How microglial cells are different from astrocytes in origin?
Abhishek Dogra , 7 Years ago
Grade 11
1 Answers
Aabha Misra
1. Origin : Astrocytes are ectodermal in origin whereas neuroglial cells are mesodermal in origin
2. Number of process : Astrocytes cells have many processes whereas microglial cells have few processes
3. Function : Astrocytes form the blood brain barrier and is responsible for nutrient supply to neurons whereas microglial cells are scavengers and phagocyte forieng material.
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