Question

Neurons get nutrients from supportive cells called as

Answer 1

Neurons get nutrients from supportive cells called glial cells. There is two type of glial cells, neuroglial cells and the astroglial cells (astrocytes). These are the cells which are called as the supportive cells because these cells are responsible for providing nutrition to the neurons. The nutrients are provided in the form of lactate. Oxygen is also provided to the neurons.