Astrocytes A) induce formation of the blood-brain barrier B) are important in the repair of brain injuries and in neural scar formation C) take up excess K⁺ from the brain ECF D) physically support neurons E) all of these

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Astrocytes play multiple roles in the brain, including inducing the formation of the blood-brain barrier, supporting neurons physically, taking up excess ions and metabolites from the extracellular fluid, and aiding in neural repair and scar formation after injury.