Glial Cells
Glial cells, also known as neuroglia or glia, are a type of non-neuronal cells in the brain and spinal cord of animals. They provide structure, nutrition and support services to the neurons of the central nervous system. In addition to being structural components of the brain, glial cells are also involved in a number of important activities such as the formation of myelin for neurons and the production of growth factors for neurons. Glial cells also play an important role in the maintenance of the blood-brain barrier and the regulation of inflammation in the brain. Glial cells are essential for the functioning of the brain and their dysfunction can result in various neurological disorders.
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