fibrous astrocyte

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astrocytes

  • astrocyte; mouse retina
    In astrocyte

    Fibrous astrocytes are prevalent among myelinated nerve fibres in the white matter of the central nervous system. Organelles seen in the somata of neurons also are seen in astrocytes, but they appear to be much sparser. These cells are characterized by the presence of numerous…

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components of nervous systems

  • neuron; conduction of the action potential
    In nervous system: Types of neuroglia

    Fibrous astrocytes are prevalent among myelinated nerve fibres in the white matter of the central nervous system. Organelles seen in the somata of neurons are also seen in astrocytes, but they appear to be much sparser. These cells are characterized by the presence of numerous…

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