astrocyte

Examples of astrocyte in the following topics:

• Glia

  • Astrocytes make contact with both capillaries and neurons in the CNS .
  • Astrocytes also form the blood-brain barrier: a structure that blocks entrance of toxic substances into the brain.
  • Glial cells of the (a) central nervous system include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, ependymal cells, and microglial cells.
  • Astrocytes provide nutrients to neurons, maintain their extracellular environment, and provide structural support.
  • (a) Astrocytes and (b) oligodendrocytes are glial cells of the central nervous system.

• Muscle Tissues and Nervous Tissues

  • Astrocytes regulate the chemical environment of the nerve cell, while oligodendrocytes insulate the axon so the electrical nerve impulse is transferred more efficiently.
  • Also shown are two types of glial cells: astrocytes to regulate the chemical environment of the nerve cell, and oligodendrocytes to insulate the axon so the electrical nerve impulse is transferred more efficiently.

• Synaptic Transmission

  • First, reuptake by astrocytes or presynaptic terminal where the neurotransmitter is stored or destroyed by enzymes.