GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three types of glial cells in the mature central nervous system: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglial cells (Figure 1.4A-C).

Detailed explanation-2: -Four main types of glia exist, namely astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells and microglia. Further information on glia can be found in the related links or by viewing all neuroscience and glia resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the central nervous system, the main kinds of neuroglia are astrocytes (the primary homeostatic cells that ensure synaptic transmission), oligodendrocytes (which form the myelin that ensures rapid electrical transmission) and microglia (the main immune cells).