neurogliacyte (Meaning)
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neurogliacyte (n)
a cell of the neuroglia
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a cell of the neuroglia
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Neurogliacytes, the supporting cells of the nervous system, play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis within the brain.
Astrocytes, a type of neurogliacyte, are responsible for forming the blood-brain barrier and providing structural support to neurons.
Oligodendrocytes, another type of neurogliacyte, myelinate axons in the central nervous system, increasing nerve impulse conduction velocity.
Schwann cells, a neurogliacyte found in the peripheral nervous system, insulate axons and promote nerve regeneration.
