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4. Explain how the nervous system is organized and its main functions. 5. Identify the supporting cells of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system and explain the basic function of each type. Astrocytes CNS: Ependymal cells CNS: Microglia CNS: Oligodendrocytes CNS: Satellite cells PNS: Schwann cells PNS:

          4. Explain how the nervous system is organized and its main functions.
5. Identify the supporting cells of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system and explain
the basic function of each type.
Astrocytes CNS:
Ependymal cells CNS:
Microglia CNS:
Oligodendrocytes CNS:
Satellite cells PNS:
Schwann cells PNS:

4. Explain how the nervous system is organized and its main functions.
5. Identify the supporting cells of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system and explain
the basic function of each type.
Astrocytes CNS:
Ependymal cells CNS:
Microglia CNS:
Oligodendrocytes CNS:
Satellite cells PNS:
Schwann cells PNS:

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- The nervous system is divided into two main parts: the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). - The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is responsible for processing and sending out information. - The PNS consists of all Show more…

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Explain how the nervous system is organized and its main functions. Identify the supporting cells of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system and explain the basic function of each type. Astrocytes (CNS), Ependymal cells (CNS), Microglia (CNS), Oligodendrocytes (CNS), Satellite cells (PNS), Schwann cells (PNS).