astrocyte
Neural support cell
Astrocytes are star-shaped cells in the brain and spinal cord that support neurons.
They regulate blood flow, maintain the blood-brain barrier, supply nutrients to nervous tissue, and help repair damage after injury.
The name reflects their radiating shape: Astrocytes outnumber neurons in the human brain.
Signal-transmitting brain cells
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- neurotransmittersChemical neural messengers
axon · dendrite · grey matter · white matter · cerebellum · brainstem · cerebrum · neurogenesis
CNS immune cells
- radial gliaEmbryonic brain support cells
- gliomaNeoplasm of neural support cells
- neuroglialOf nerve-supporting cells
- protoplasmicOf cell's living substance
Biological internal stability maintenance
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- trophicRelating to feeding
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
lactate · glucose · buffering · repair · growth factors · detoxification · water balance
Having radiating points
- processesSeries of actions
- bushyGrowing densely outward
- domainArea of control
- territorialDefensive about owned space
neurons
Signal-transmitting brain cells
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- cortexOrgan's external tissue
- hippocampusMemory formation region
neurotransmitters · axon · dendrite · grey matter · white matter · cerebellum · brainstem · cerebrum · neurogenesis · blood-brain barrier
microglia
CNS immune cells
- radial gliaEmbryonic brain support cells
- gliomaNeoplasm of neural support cells
- neuroglialOf nerve-supporting cells
homeostasis
Biological internal stability maintenance
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- trophicRelating to feeding
metabolism · lactate · glucose · buffering · repair · growth factors · detoxification · water balance
star-shaped
Having radiating points
territorial · soma · branching · ramified · stellate