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Neuroglia

The supporting cells of nervous tissue; they greatly outnumber neurones. They do not conduct nerve impulses but perform essential support functions:

  • Provide structural support and scaffolding for neurones
  • Insulate neuronal axons
  • Supply nutrients to neurones and regulate the chemical environment around them
  • Protect neurones