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What is the main function of astrocytes in providing a cytoskeleton for neurons?
What is the main function of astrocytes in providing a cytoskeleton for neurons?
- Developing into Glia (correct)
- Isolating functionally different neurons
- Maintaining integrity of extracellular space and removing excess glutamate and K+
- Enclosing the synapse and stopping neurotransmitters from spreading
How do astrocytes contribute to the efficient signaling in the central nervous system?
How do astrocytes contribute to the efficient signaling in the central nervous system?
- Promoting efficient signaling by enclosing the synapse and stopping neurotransmitters from spreading
- Developing into Glia (correct)
- Isolating functionally different neurons
- Enclosing the synapse and stopping neurotransmitters from spreading
What is the role of astrocytes in maintaining the integrity of extracellular space?
What is the role of astrocytes in maintaining the integrity of extracellular space?
- Removing excess glutamate and K+
- Enclosing the synapse and stopping neurotransmitters from spreading
- Isolating functionally different neurons (correct)
- Developing into Glia
