Select the Best Description of Astrocytes

question 40

Multiple Choice

Select the best description of astrocytes:

• A) form myelin sheaths in the central nervous system
• B) help maintain the blood-brain barrier
• C) form myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system
• D) surround neurons in peripheral nervous system ganglia

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Definitions:

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