Tags: Anatomical Structure.
Glial cells sometimes called neuroglia or simply glia (Greek γλία γλοία glue; pronounced in English as either /ˈɡliːə/ or /ˈɡlaɪə/) are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis form myelin and provide support and protection for neurons in the brain and peripheral nervous system.As the Greek name implies glia are commonly known as the glue of the nervous system; however this is not fully accurate.
