Which neuroglial cells help maintain the blood–brain barrier?
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Correct answer: Astrocytes
Astrocytes contribute to the formation and maintenance of the blood–brain barrier. Their processes surround capillaries and regulate the movement of substances between blood and nervous tissue.
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