What is Brain cell?
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}} '''Brain cells''' are a group of [[cell]]s that includes [[neuron]]s and [[glial cell]]s. The neurons perform the tasks, and the glial cells look after the neurons. Current research suggests that glia have a more complex function than just supporting neurons, some new functions have been identified.<ref>''Scientific America'', ''[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-other-brain-cells/ The Other Brain Cells]''</ref> A child over 3 years old has over 1,000 trillion [[synapse]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/brain-facts.shtml |title=Brain facts |author=disabled-world.com |date=13 October 2011 |publisher=disabled-world.com |access-date=13 October 2011}}</ref> == References== {{reflist}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Brain]] [[Category:Neurology]] [[Category:Cells]]