Brain cell
Brain cells are a group of cells that includes neurons and glial cells. The neurons perform the tasks, and the glial cells look after the neurons. Current research suggests that glia have a more complex function than just supporting neurons, some new functions have been identified.[1] A child over 3 years old has over 1,000 trillion synapses.[2]
Brain Cell Media
Purkinje cells in the cerebellum
Version 8.25 from the Textbook*OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology*Published May 18, 2016
References
- ↑ Scientific America, The Other Brain Cells
- ↑ disabled-world.com (13 October 2011). "Brain facts". disabled-world.com. Retrieved 13 October 2011.