Brain cells, neuroglia and synapse. Illustration of brain nerve cell types and anatomy. The main cells are neurons (grey, far left), which consist of

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Brain cells, neuroglia and synapse. Illustration of brain nerve cell types and anatomy. The main cells are neurons (grey, far left), which consist of a nerve cell body, extensions called dendrites, and a projection known as an axon. Support cells (neuroglia) attached to these axons are oligodendrocytes (green), that provide support and insulation (myelination) to the axons. A synapse (a junction between nerve cells) is at upper right.

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