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Connective tissue of the central nervous system, composed of cells that ‘service’ the neurons (nerve cells) with supportive and nutritive activities. Glial cells are far more numerous than neurons.

There are three types of glial cells: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia. Astrocytes are the largest glial cells. They remove excess neurotransmitter molecules from around nerve cells, preventing stimulatory overload. Oligodendrocytes produce the insulating myelin sheath that surrounds the nerve axon. The smallest glial cells, the microglia, play a part in the immunity of the nervous system, removing dead cells and killing microbes.



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