Satellite cells surround neuron cell bodies (neurosomas) in the peripheral nervous system ganglia, providing electrical insulation and regulating the neuronal chemical environment.
1. surround neurosomas in ganglia of the PNS<div>2. Provide electrical insulation around soma</div><div>3. Regulate chemical environment of neurons</div>
| Front | What are satellite cells? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. surround neurosomas in ganglia of the PNS 2. Provide electrical insulation around soma 3. Regulate chemical environment of neurons |
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