Neuroglia Official

Neuroglia are categorized by their location in either the Central Nervous System (CNS) or the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Central Nervous System (CNS)

: Function similarly to oligodendrocytes by forming myelin sheaths around axons in the PNS, but also aid in nerve regeneration. neuroglia

: The brain’s resident immune cells. They act as macrophages, scavenging for dead cells, debris, and pathogens. Neuroglia are categorized by their location in either

: These line the brain's ventricles and help produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using hair-like cilia. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) scavenging for dead cells