GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following types of cell is the most common in the CNS?
A
Neurocytes
B
Oligocytes
C
Astrocytes
D
Celiac cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Numerous glial cells give support to the neurones, and in addition aid in the maintenance of homeostasis, and form myelin. Although there are about 86-100 billion neurons in the brain, glial cells are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a whole, glial cells are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system. The most notable glial cells include oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Astrocytes are specialized glial cells that outnumber neurons by over fivefold. They contiguously tile the entire central nervous system (CNS) and exert many essential complex functions in the healthy CNS.

Detailed explanation-4: -Astrocytes. The most common type of glial cell in the CNS is the astrocyte or astroglia .

Detailed explanation-5: -Star-shaped glia called astrocytes are the most abundant cell in the human brain.

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