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- The central nervous system (CNS) primarily consists of the brain and spinal cord, which contain millions of neurons and types of glial cells.
- The CNS processes information, analyzes signals, and activates effector organs to coordinate bodily functions.
- Glial cells support neurons by forming the blood-brain barrier, providing nourishment, and playing roles in protection and immune response, but imbalanced glial activity can lead to neurodegeneration.
Article Abstract
The main elements of the central nervous system are the brain and the spinal cord. It contains millions of neurons and glial cells: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia. The main role of the CNS is to process information, analyze signals, and activate effector organs. The role of the glial cells is the creation of the blood-brain barrier, the protection and feeding of neuronal cells, antioxidant activity, and immunological control. Unbalanced glial activation may cause neurodegeneration.
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