Which of the following is not a function of astrocytes?
A) guide the migration of young neurons, synapse formation, and helping to determine capillary permeability
B) support and brace neurons
C) control the chemical environment around neurons
D) anchor neurons to blood vessels
E) provide the defense for the CNS

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Astrocytes do not provide defense for the CNS; this function is primarily carried out by microglia, which act as the main immune defense in the central nervous system.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of Astrocytes