Astrocytes
Glial cells in the central nervous system consist of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells. Astrocytes are multifunctional cells that provide structural support for neurons. Processes of fibrous astrocytes (left) are slender and more numerous than those of protoplasmic astrocytes (right). Fibrous astrocytes occur mainly in fiber tracts, whereas protoplasmic astrocytes predominate in grey matter. Golgi silver stain 1000x, 1000x
Fibrous astrocytes
Glial cells in the central nervous system consist of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells. Astrocytes are multifunctional cells that provide structural support for neurons. Processes of fibrous astrocytes (left) are slender and more numerous than those of protoplasmic astrocytes (right). Fibrous astrocytes occur mainly in fiber tracts, whereas protoplasmic astrocytes predominate in grey matter. Golgi silver stain 1000x, 1000x
Protoplasmic astrocyte
Glial cells in the central nervous system consist of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells. Astrocytes are multifunctional cells that provide structural support for neurons. Processes of fibrous astrocytes (left) are slender and more numerous than those of protoplasmic astrocytes (right). Fibrous astrocytes occur mainly in fiber tracts, whereas protoplasmic astrocytes predominate in grey matter. Golgi silver stain 1000x, 1000x
Pyramidal neuron
Glial cells in the central nervous system consist of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells. Astrocytes are multifunctional cells that provide structural support for neurons. Processes of fibrous astrocytes (left) are slender and more numerous than those of protoplasmic astrocytes (right). Fibrous astrocytes occur mainly in fiber tracts, whereas protoplasmic astrocytes predominate in grey matter. Golgi silver stain 1000x, 1000x
