Select the best description of astrocytes:
A) form myelin sheaths in the central nervous system
B) help maintain the blood-brain barrier
C) form myelin sheaths in the peripheral nervous system
D) surround neurons in peripheral nervous system ganglia

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Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that are involved in various functions including maintaining the blood-brain barrier, providing nutrients to nervous tissue, and assisting in the repair and scarring process of the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries.

Select the Best Description of Astrocytes