gliocyte
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Example:Neurons, in contrast to gliocytes, are the primary cells responsible for processing and transmitting information in the nervous system.
Definition:A specialized cell that transmits information throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.
From neuron
Example:Axons, the long projections of neurons, are distinct from gliocytes, which do not have axons and instead support and maintain neurons.
Definition:The long projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body, allowing communication between neurons.
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