TR has been diagnosed with an astrocytoma and given about 4 months to live. What is the function of these cells in the brain in healthy conditions?
A)Produce the CSF
B)Form the BBB
C)Perform clean-up duties
D)Produce myelin

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Astrocytes are a type of glial cell in the brain that helps form the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which protects the brain from toxins and other harmful substances. In healthy conditions, astrocytes also help regulate the chemical environment of the brain and support the functioning of neurons.

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