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Is It Microglia or Microglia?
Is It Microglia or Microglia?
Chloe Bennett••6 min read
Microglia are a type of neuroglia
neuroglia
Glia, also called glial cells or neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses. They maintain homeostasis, form myelin in the peripheral nervous system, and provide support and protection for neurons.
(glial cell) located throughout the brain and spinal cord. Microglia account for 10–15% of all cells found within the brain. As the resident macrophage cells, they act as the first and main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system (CNS).
Is microglia plural or singular?
The term “microglia” is commonly used as a plural word. The tenaciousness by which text processing software marks respective phrases for correction and insists on a singular form may inspire a reflection of the true meaning of “the” microglia as to their plurality.
What is a microglia?
Microglial cells are a specialised population of macrophages that are found in the central nervous system (CNS). They remove damaged neurons and infections and are important for maintaining the health of the CNS.
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