Neuroglia
[Gr. neuron - nerve, Gr. glia - glue]. Cells of the central nervous system which provide support, protection and insulation for neurons.
Neuroglia."Neuroglia, the peculiar ground substance in which are imbedded the true nervous constituents of the brain and medulla spinalis, consists of cells and fibers.
neuroglia Tissue supporting and filling the spaces between the nerve cells of the central nervous system.
neurohormone A chemical transmitter produced by nervous tissue. Uses the bloodstream or other body fluids for distribution to its target site.
A type of neuroglial cell in the central nervous system that helps support other nerve cells.
Also known as: spider cell ...
The nervous system in vertebrates is composed of neurons which are the impulse conducting cells and the variety of supporting cells collectively referred to as neuroglia.
A regulatory system of the body that consists of neurons and neuroglial cells. The nervous system is divided into two parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
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group of nerve fibers, end to end and side by side, held together by special connective tissue called neuroglia
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby
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Examples of CAM's specific to neural systems include N-CAM, neuroglial CAM or NgCAM, TAG-1, MAG, and DCC, all of which are part of the immunoglobulin superfamily.
 See also: Cells, Nervous system, Tissue, Brain, Class
  
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