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zloy xaker [14]
3 years ago
15

The name of the glial cell that covers the capillaries in the brain with its perivascular feet, helping to form the blood-brain

barrier is a(n) ______________.
Biology
1 answer:
blsea [12.9K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Astrocytes

Explanation:

Astrocytes are the most numerous cell type within the central nervous system (CNS) and they perform a myriad of tasks ranging from axon guidance and synaptic support, to the control of the blood brain barrier and blood flow.

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