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The most abundant type of macroglial cell, astrocytes(also called astroglia) have numerous projections that anchor neurons to their blood supply.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoThey secrete nerve growth factors, form a blood-brain barrier, regulate chemical composition of tissue fluid, and convert blood glucose to lactate for neurons to use for fuel.
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∙ 13y agoTo support the functioning of neurons. They regulate immediate neuron(s) chemical environment and are involved with blood flow in the brain and to neurons.
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∙ 13y agoYes, astrocytes are glial cells that are involved in blood flow and regulation of neuron external chemical environment
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∙ 14y agoFalse.
This answer is An astrocyte is glia or a supporting cell for neurons. It does get its name from the fact that it is shaped like a star.
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What are neuron cell shaped like?
they are star shaped
Describe the microscopic appearance of an astrocyte?
Star-shaped
Which type of nerve cell resembles a star?
You are probably talking about an astrocyte. An astrocyte is a glial cell that supports neurons, and not actually a neuron itself.
How many carpel does a tulip flower has?
A typical tulip has six sepals. There are some types of tulips like the star- or cup-shaped tulips that only have three.
Are pulsars a kind of neuron star?
No, neurons are cells which are found in brains - nothing to do with stars.
Is An astrocyte a neuron that is shaped like a star.?
False. This answer is An astrocyte is glia or a supporting cell for neurons. It does get its name from the fact that it is shaped like a star.
What are neuron cell shaped like?
they are star shaped
Describe the microscopic appearance of an astrocyte?
Star-shaped
Which type of nerve cell resembles a star?
You are probably talking about an astrocyte. An astrocyte is a glial cell that supports neurons, and not actually a neuron itself.
The root combining the astrocyte means?
The root "astro" in astrocyte comes from the Greek word "astron," meaning star, which reflects the star-shaped appearance of these cells when viewed under a microscope. "Cyte" is a suffix that denotes a cell. Therefore, an astrocyte is a type of cell in the central nervous system that has a distinct star-like shape.
What type of nerve cell resembles a star?
astrocyte
If your soap bubble makers where star shaped would your bubbles be star shaped?
they would still be like a sphere
What is the hearing organ shaped like?
A star.
What is this starfish known for?
shaped like a star:)
What type of cells anchor neurons to blood vessels?
Astrocytes anchor neurons to blood vessels!
What is the definition of stellate?
Arranged or shaped like a star
If the sun is a star why isn it shaped like one?
Stars are not physically star-shaped (as in having 5 points). They're spherical in shape.
