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Author: Martini
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Chapter 13, Problem 3RFT
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Match the term astrocyte with the most closely related description given below:
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Connects initial segment to cell body
Sensory information
Monitor position/movement of joints
Myelin
One dendrite
Neuron cell bodies in PNS
Blood brain barrier (BBB)
Side branches of axons
Skeletal muscle cells
Introduction:
Astrocytes, one of the neuroglia help in the maintenance of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The BBB is a very selective barrier membrane, which creates a barrier between the blood and the extracellular fluid present in the central nervous system (CNS).
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Ch. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 3RFTCh. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 8RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 13 - 11. Which of the following is not a function of...Ch. 13 - Neuroglia found surrounding the cell bodies of...Ch. 13 - The most important function of the cell body of a...Ch. 13 - Fill in the blanks below with the proper...Ch. 13 - 15. Axons terminate in a series of fine extensions...Ch. 13 - Prob. 15RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 1RCCh. 13 - Prob. 2RCCh. 13 - 3. Developmental problems in the growth and...Ch. 13 - Prob. 4RCCh. 13 - How does exteroceptor activity differ from...Ch. 13 - Prob. 6RCCh. 13 - Prob. 7RCCh. 13 - Prob. 8RCCh. 13 - Prob. 9RCCh. 13 - Prob. 10RCCh. 13 - Prob. 1CTCh. 13 - Prob. 2CTCh. 13 - Prob. 3CT
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