In the nervous system, I outnumber neurons. I also provide nutrients to the neurons and help remove excess neurotransmitters. I am a

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Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection to neurons in the nervous system. They outnumber neurons and play important roles in nutrient supply, waste removal, and regulation of neurotransmitters. Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands to regulate various physiological processes, myelin sheath is a fatty layer around some neurons that enhances the speed of nerve impulses, and glands are organs that secrete substances such as hormones and enzymes.

In the Nervous System, I Outnumber Neurons