Glial cells

Question 1

types of glial cell (support cells of the CNS)

Answer 1

macroglia (oligodendrocytes and astrocytes)
ependymal cells
microglia

Question 2

astrocyte functions

Answer 2

structural support
repair of nervous tissue
nourishment to neurons
contribute to BBB, neurotransmission and vasomodulation

Question 3

oligodendrocyte function

Answer 3

form myelin sheath

Question 4

function of ependymal cells

Answer 4

line the ventricular system
involved in CSF circulation
involved in fluid homeostasis
CSF production (done by specialised ependymal cells called choroid plexus cells)

Question 5

microglia

Answer 5

immune cells of the CNS
incl phagocytosis