What are six types of neuroglial cells?

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Saikat R.
Jan 21, 2016

Oligodendrocyte, Schwann cell, Ependymal cell, Microglia, Satellite cell and Astrocyte (fibrous & protoplasmic)

Explanation:

The glial cells are 10 times more abundant than neurons in our brain. The types are :
1. Oligodendrocyte
2. Schwann cell
3. Ependymal cell
4. Microglia
5. Satellite cell
6. Fibrous astrocyte & Protoplasmic astrocyte.

Diagram shows the types of neuroglia :
![http://canvas.brown.edu](https://useruploads.socratic.org/K2aHg8RMSBmz5c20mRN3_Blausen_0870_TypesofNeuroglia.png)

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