MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of cell is found in the PNS that regulates and stabilizes the cells environment?
A
Astrocytes
B
Schwann
C
Satellite
D
Ependymal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Satellite cells play an important role in modulating the PNS following injury and inflammation. These resemble the astrocytes of the CNS and assist in regulating the external chemical environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the PNS, the main glial cells are Schwann cells, satellite cells, and enteric glia. These cells differ and are classified according to their morphologies, distinct anatomical locations in the nervous system, functions, developmental origins, and unique molecular compositions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Astrocytes. Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that maintain a neuron’s working environment. They do this by controlling the levels of neurotransmitter around synapses, controlling the concentrations of important ions like potassium, and providing metabolic support.

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