Question

Which of the following is not a function of astrocytes?guide the migration of young neurons, synapse formation, and helping to determine capillary permeabilitycontrol the chemical environment around neuronsprovide the defense for the CNSsupport and brace neuronsanchor neurons to blood vessels

Answer 1

Answer: E) provide the defense for the CNS

Explanation:

Astrocytes can be defined as one of the cell types in the central nervous system. These are the dominant glial cell found in the brain. These cells perform a variety of functions in the brain. The functions includes axon guidance, synaptic support, controlling the blood brain barrier and blood flow.  These cells maintain the chemical environment in the brain especially around the neuron.

These cells do not provide to the central nervous system.