The brain and spinal cord are two crucial components of the central nervous system (CNS). The brain is responsible for controlling the body’s functions, while the spinal cord acts as a pathway for transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body. The brain is located in the cranial cavity of the skull…

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Glial cells, also known as neuroglia or simply glia, are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons. There are several types of glial cells, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia, and Schwann cells. Astrocytes are the most abundant type of glial cell in the brain and play a…

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