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An axon is part of a neuron, which is a type of cell found in the central and peripheral nervous system.

01 Jan 2012

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A synapse is where one neuron communicates with another within the nervous system. There are three parts of a synapse:…

01 Jan 2012

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Myoclonus is a term used to describe a broad array of brief and involuntary muscle jerks or “twitches” that originate…

01 Jan 2012

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In addition to neurons, glial cells are the other major type of cells that make up the nervous system. They…

01 Jan 2012

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Astrocytes are the most abundant glial cells in the nervous system. They have a star-like shape and have mayne important…

01 Jan 2012

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Oligodendrocytes form sheaths around the axons of the central nervous system (CNS) that serve as insulation. These sheaths are made of myelin,…

01 Jan 2012

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Microglia act as the immune defence cells of the central nervous system.

01 Jan 2012

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Ependymal cells line the internal cavities of the central nervous system. The ependymal cells that line the cavities of the brain also…

01 Jan 2012

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Schwann cells are wound repeatedly around nerve fibres on the peripheral nervous system (PNS), producing a myelin sheath similar to…

01 Jan 2012

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