3 Questions
Which glial cells envelop the surfaces of neuronal cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Satellite cells
What is the main function of satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Insulating PNS cell bodies
Which cells in the central nervous system (CNS) have similar functions to satellite cells in the PNS?
Astrocytes
Test your knowledge on the functions of satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Learn about their role in electrically insulating PNS cell bodies and regulating nutrient and waste exchange in sensory and autonomic ganglia.
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