Destruction of astrocytes would decrease the rate at which action potentials are transmitted.

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Astrocytes do not directly influence the rate of action potential transmission; they support neuronal function by maintaining the extracellular ion balance and providing metabolic support, but action potentials are transmitted along neurons, primarily influenced by the myelination of axons and the diameter of the nerve fibers.

Destruction of Astrocytes Would Decrease the Rate at Which Action