Astrocytes

question 66

Multiple Choice

Astrocytes

• A)are a type of neuroglial cell found in the brain.
• B)make nerve growth factor.
• C)play a role in immune defenses.
• D)make lactate to fuel active neurons.
• E)include all of these descriptions.

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