Osteocyte - Osteocyte apoptosis and associated pathologies. 1  Osteocytes die as a consequence of senescence, degeneration/necrosis, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and/or osteoclastic engulfment. [1]
Myelin is a substance which encloses the axons of neurons, providing electrical insulation that helps the nervous system function. The importance of this substance is most evident in the types of diseases that develop when it is damaged or destroyed.
cell in nervous system that plays a role in the formation of myelin and the blood barrier, responds to injury, remove debris and enhance learning and memory. Action Potential electrical impulse that travels down the axon triggering the release of neurotransmitters