CELLS OF THE NERVOUS TISSUE
NEUROGLIA
OLIGODENDROCYTES
Oligodendrocytes are so called because they have fewer extensions.
A smaller number of extensions is a way to differentiate them from fibrous astrocytes, with which they share some similarities.
The demonstration of both types of cells using metallic impregnation is done using different techniques. Preparation of astrocytes usually have a yellow/golden background, whereas those of oligodendrocytes have a bluish/purplish background.
As other glial cells, these cells perform very important functions for the functioning of nervous tissue.
Virtually all portions of neurons are covered by glial cells in the central nervous system or by their equivalents in the peripheral nervous system.
The extensions of oligodendrocytes perform an important task of covering the axons of neurons in the central nervous system.
A smaller number of extensions is a way to differentiate them from fibrous astrocytes, with which they share some similarities.
The demonstration of both types of cells using metallic impregnation is done using different techniques. Preparation of astrocytes usually have a yellow/golden background, whereas those of oligodendrocytes have a bluish/purplish background.
As other glial cells, these cells perform very important functions for the functioning of nervous tissue.
Virtually all portions of neurons are covered by glial cells in the central nervous system or by their equivalents in the peripheral nervous system.
The extensions of oligodendrocytes perform an important task of covering the axons of neurons in the central nervous system.
Brain. Metallic impregnation. Low magnification.
Brain. Metallic impregnation. Medium magnification.