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Astrocytes are star shaped glial cells because of cytoplasmic processes that extend from the cell body.
They play a role in regulating the extracellular composition of brain fluid. They release chemicals that promote the formation of tight junctions between the endothelial cells of capillaries.
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What is the function of astrocytes?
They are insulating cells that cover the neurons. Other wise there will be short circuits in your brain.
What are the cells called within the nervous system?
astrocytes
How do Schwann cells and astrocytes differ?
The astrocytes differ from schawann cells becuase they provide nutrition and support fo neurons instead of just providing insulation like schwann cells.
Which neuroglia are the most abundant and versatile of the glial cells?
astrocytes
Is astrocytes a glial cell?
Yes, astrocytes are glial cells that are involved in blood flow and regulation of neuron external chemical environment
What is the function of astrocytes?
They are insulating cells that cover the neurons. Other wise there will be short circuits in your brain.
What are the cells called within the nervous system?
astrocytes
Neuroglial cells that are star-shaped are called?
Astrocytes
What cells cover the outer surface of the CNS?
Astrocytes.
How do Schwann cells and astrocytes differ?
The astrocytes differ from schawann cells becuase they provide nutrition and support fo neurons instead of just providing insulation like schwann cells.
What are the four types of glial cells?
Astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells.
Astrocytes line the central cavities of the brain?
no but ependymal cells does
Which neuroglia are the most abundant and versatile of the glial cells?
astrocytes
Astrocytes and Schwann Cells Which are nervous cells?
Neither--these are both glial cells, cells that help and support neurons
Is astrocytes a glial cell?
Yes, astrocytes are glial cells that are involved in blood flow and regulation of neuron external chemical environment
Classify the different types of neuroglia cells?
amendable cells, astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and schwann cells
The production and release of lactate to provide energy to the neurons is a function of the?
astrocytes
