Question

What are the types of neuroglial and their functions?

Answer 1

Answer:

There are four types of neuroglia found within the central nervous system:

Astrocytes :

It maintains the blood brain barrier and preserve the chemical environment by recycling ions and neurotransmitters.

Oligodendrocytes :

The myelinate axons in the central nervous system and provide an overall structural framework.

Ependymal cells :

The line ventricles (brain) and central canal (spine) and are involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Microglia :

It removes cell debris, wastes and pathogens via phagocytosis.