Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Axon. Myelin Sheath and Schwann Cells. Repair Steps. Wallerian degeneration. Schwann cells do mitosis to create a pathway for axon
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Axon. Myelin Sheath and Schwann Cells. Repair Steps. Wallerian degeneration. Neuronal axon follows the tube
Unmyelinated like old wifi, slow.Myelinated like new wifi, fast
Macrophage clear everywhere except brain and the spinal cord
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Telodendria. Branches off axon
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Telodendria. Allow axon to send signal to multiple cells
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Synaptic Knob (Terminal Boutons). Store neurotransmitters, any or many types
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Synaptic Knob (Terminal Boutons). Each neuron only makes one type of neurotransmitter
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Satellite Cells. Only PNS cells or peripheral nervous system cells
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Satellite Cells. Surround the cell body and dendrites
Neuronal Structure. Basic Multipolar Neuron. Satellite Cells. Monitor and control interstitial fluid
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells: central nervous systemneuroglia
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. Multifunctional cells
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. Brain growth in mass
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. 3D shape of brain and spinal cord
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. Hold pia mater in place
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. Fill in gaps: scar tissue
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. Blood brain barrier protects
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Astrocytes. Great at everything, perfect at nothing
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Ependymal Cells. Line central canal and ventricles
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Ependymal Cells. Filter cerebrospinal fluid
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Ependymal Cells. Cerebrospinal fluid made of glucose, oxygen, amino acids, electrocytes
Astrocyte is like the bouncer, sometimes makes mistakes in entry. Ependymal cells catch those mistakes
Cerebrospinal fluid is like the promiseland for bacteria
Microglia are like mall cops
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Microglia. "Fight" pathogens, but not good at it
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Microglia. Clean up leftovers from dead cells
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Oligodendrocytes. Myelinate central nervous system
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Oligodendrocytes. Can interact with multipleaxons
Neuronal Structure. Support Cells. Oligodendrocytes. Help organizeaxons
Teenagers brain not fully myelinated because oligodendrocytes are slow
Synaptic Communication. Synapse is a neuron talking to other cell