Cellular Components of Nervous Tissue

Patrick R. Hof; Grahame Kidd; Javier DeFelipe; Jean de Vellis; Miguel A.Gama Sosa; Gregory A. Elder; Bruce D. Trapp

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-397179-1.00001-4

Cellular Components of Nervous Tissue

Patrick R. Hof, Grahame Kidd, Javier DeFelipe, Jean de Vellis, Miguel A.Gama Sosa, Gregory A. Elder, Bruce D. Trapp

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This chapter provides general information on the various types of cells that compose nervous tissues and serves as an introduction to cellular neuroscience. Different classes of neurons are presented in terms of their function, morphology, neurochemistry, and place in neural circuits. Cortical pyramidal neurons and inhibitory interneuron subtypes are discussed together with examples of specialized neurons from subcortical regions. The structure of excitatory and inhibitory synapses is also reviewed. Each type of glial cell (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, as well as microglia) is introduced in separate sections that review their particular function, structure, and interactions with neurons. A final section presents brain endothelial cells and their role in maintenance of the blood-brain barrier.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	From Molecules to Networks
Subtitle of host publication	An Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience: Third Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	3-21
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Print)	9780123971791
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-397179-1.00001-4
State	Published - 11 Jul 2014

Keywords

Astrocyte
Glia
Interneuron
Microglia
Microvasculature
Neurons
Oligodendrocyte
Pyramidal cell

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