Glia

• The supporting cells of the central nervous system. They may contribute to the transmission of nerve impulses and play a critical role in protecting and nourishing neurons.
• Previously thought of as protective covering
• Central Nervous System
  • Astrocyte
  • Microglia
  • Ependymal Cell
  • Ogliodendrocytes
• Peripheral Nervous System
  • Satellite Cell
  • Schwann Cell