Cells of the nervous system
| Cell type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Oligodendroglia | Produce myelin in the CNS Affected in multiple sclerosis |
| Schwann cells | Produce myelin in the PNS Affected in Guillain-Barre syndrome Cell type of acoustic neuromas |
| Astrocytes | Provides physical support Removes excess potassium ions Help form the blood-brain barrier Physical repair |
| Microglia | Specialised CNS phagocytes |
| Ependymal cells | Provide the inner lining of the ventricles |
