[MayoFlyFarmer]

I wouldn't think that a glia could become a neuron as they are completely different types of cells.  I saw a study once that either ststed that they thought they had found neuro receptors on a glial cell, or they had found a glial cell (I can't remember which).  But in either case its good evidence that they're there for more than just structure.  I think the general hypothisis amongs people today who even give glia attention is that they function in someway that services the neurosystem in doing some of the things we don't fully understand about it yet.  However they are very difficult to study given our technology at this point.

When 900 years you reach look as good you will not, hmm??

[bezoar]

Obviously, if there're so many of them, they must have a purpose.  I didn't know that glial function was still unknown.

[christianchick]

ha this is funny, don't worry about it

i have been here longer yet you seem to be more advanced...


[size3]GOD BLESS YOU[/size3]

[Donnah]

I was just reading that glial cells supply nutrients & other chemicals to neurons, repair the brain after injury, and attack invading bacteria.

[bezoar]

Seems like they don't do such a good job.  The brain injured patients and stroke patients might not agree with that.  I hope they have some other function than that because those glials are falling down on the job.

[crodley]

Quote: "well, humans only use approx 10% of brain as adults!"

A famous myth that seems not to be true.  Check out this website to read more about it.

newbielink:http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/tenper.html [nonactive]

But I DO know if you ask my wife she'll agree I only use 10% of MY brain. []

Crodley

[bezoar]

Seems like they don't do such a good job.  The brain injured patients and stroke patients might not agree with that.  I hope they have some other function than that because those glials are falling down on the job.

[crodley]

Quote: "well, humans only use approx 10% of brain as adults!"

A famous myth that seems not to be true.  Check out this website to read more about it.

newbielink:http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/tenper.html [nonactive]

But I DO know if you ask my wife she'll agree I only use 10% of MY brain. []

Crodley