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ependymal cells which make cerebrospinal

fluid.

Ependymal cells in dark blue

Source:By Martin Hasselblatt MD [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html),
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While the neuroglial/support cells help to

support the neurons, there is another component

which has a major effect on the health of the

neurons. This is the extracellular matrix (ECM).

The ECM is found in the spaces between the

neurons and the support cells. It is an environment

made up of fluids and fibers designed to keep the

neurons healthy and functioning properly.

Research studies have shown that changes in the