Glia to neuron ratio |
1 |
∼4.1-fold greater |
Number of processes |
1 |
∼10-fold greater |
Process length (protoplasmic) |
1 |
∼2.6-fold greater |
Process diameter |
1 |
∼2.9-fold greater |
Cell diameter (protoplasmic) |
1 |
∼2.6-fold greater |
Cell diameter (fibrous) |
1 |
∼2.14-fold greater; similar in shape |
Cell volume (protoplasmic) |
1 |
∼27-fold greater; much more complex |
Number of supported synapses |
1 |
∼20-fold greater |
Propagation of calcium waves |
1 |
∼4-fold faster |
Average area of overlap domains |
1 |
∼2.8-fold greater |
Summated area of overlapping domains |
1 |
∼3.8-fold greater |