The correct answer is: E) provide the defense for the CNS
Astrocytes are star-shaped cells found in central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) .Some of their functions include:
• Support of neurons by supporting endothelilal cell of blood–brain barrier,
• Provide nutrients to neurons
• Maintain ion balance and thus controlchemical environment around neurons
• Repair of injuries in the brain
• the secretion or absorption of neural transmitters…
The cells that provide the defense for the CNS are called microglia. Those cells are also glial cells, derived from macrophages and thus, part of active immune defense.
An Elk is a consumer; it eats plants.
<span> Animal cells will swell when they are placed in a hypotonic solution</span>
They erupt after a long period of time.
Answer:
A or C
Explanation:
Xylem consists of several different types of <u>cells</u>: fibers for support, parenchyma for storage, and tracheary elements for the transport of water. The tracheary elements are arranged as<u> long tubes through which columns of water are raised</u>. In a tree trunk, the innermost part of the wood is dead but structurally strong xylem, while the outer part consists of living xylem, and beyond it, layers of cambium and phloem.
