The Cortex Has Four Major Sections Called_____

question 136

Short Answer

The cortex has four major sections called_____ .

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Definitions:

Microglia

Phagocytic glial cells found in the CNS.

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells positioned along the brain's ventricles and the spinal cord's central canal, contributing to cerebrospinal fluid generation.

Oligodendrocytes

Glial cells in the central nervous system that produce the myelin sheath around neuronal axons, facilitating electrical conduction.

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers around nerves made of lipid and protein, enhancing the speed of electrical signal transmission.