What Is One of the Principle Ways in Which Astrocytes

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is one of the principle ways in which astrocytes hinder the regeneration of injured axons?

• A) Preventing the blood-brain-barrier form re-forming completely
• B) Forming glial scar tissue
• C) Releasing too many cytokines
• D) Failing to adequately buffer the extracellular space from too much potassium
• E) Failing to adequately re-uptake excess neurotransmitters back into neurons

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