Which of the following is NOT a function of astrocytes?
A)can take up NT from a synapse
B)can stimulate or inhibit neurons
C)needed to form synapses in the CNS
D)phagocytose foreign material in the CNS
E)forms the blood-brain barrier

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Phagocytosis of foreign material is primarily performed by microglia, not astrocytes. Astrocytes have other functions such as maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, regulating neurotransmitter levels, and providing support and nourishment to neurons.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of Astrocytes