What are the two major categories of cells found in the nervous system?
Posted April 16, 2021
Answer
The two major categories of cells found in the nervous system are neurons and glial cells. Neurons are the functional nerve cells directly responsible for transmission of information to and from the CNS to other areas of the body. Glial cells (also known as neuroglia) provide support to the neural tissue, regulate the environment around the neurons, and protect against foreign invaders.
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