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Which cells in our body are known as the supporting cells of neurons?

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Neuroglial cells are the supporting cells of neurons. Neuroglial cells are the nonconducting cells that support cells in the nervous system and help protect neurons, and they also help the neurons make the right contacts during embryonic development, others insulate axons.

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