Difference between glial cells and neurons

Describe the functional differences between glial cells and neurons?

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Glial cells and neurons are the cells which form the nervous system. Neurons are cells which contain the function of receiving and transmitting of neural impulses and glial cells (that is, microgliacytes, astrocytes, ependymal cells and oligodendrocytes) are the cells which support, feed and insulate (electrically) the neurons. The Schwann cells which generate the myelin sheath of the peripheral nervous system can as well be considered as glial cells.

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