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lidiya [134]
3 years ago
8

The glial cells responsible for maintaining the blood-brain barrier are the

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1 answer:
nika2105 [10]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

The correct answer is option A, that is, astrocytes.

Explanation:

Glial cells or the glia refers to the non-neuronal cells in the CNS and the PNS that maintain homeostasis produces myelin, and offer protection and support for neurons. The most prominent type of glial cells in the CNS are astrocytes.  

The astrocytes exhibit various projections, which connect neurons with their blood supply and at the same time maintaining the blood-brain barrier.  

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