Part of the Function of the Astrocyte Is to Help

question 131

True/False

Part of the function of the astrocyte is to help feed the neurons.

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Definitions:

Larynx

The voice box located in the neck, involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Sternocleidomastoid

A neck muscle that flexes and rotates the head, visible when turning the head or when strained.

Palatoglossus

A muscle that elevates the back of the tongue and narrows the oropharyngeal isthmus, playing a role in swallowing and speech.

Soft Palate

The fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the pharynx.