Which of the following is NOT a function of astrocytes?
A) forming scar tissue after injury
B) maintaining the blood-brain barrier
C) providing structural support
D) providing the defense for the CNS

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Astrocytes do not provide the defense for the CNS. While they do play a role in repairing and protecting the brain after injury, their main functions are maintaining the blood-brain barrier, providing structural support, and forming scar tissue. Immune cells such as microglia are responsible for defending the CNS.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of Astrocytes