Functions of astrocytes include all of the following except A)maintaining the blood-brain barrier. B)conducting action potentials. C)absorbing excess neurotransmitter. D)responding to neural tissue damage. E)forming a three-dimensional framework for the CNS.

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Astrocytes do not conduct action potentials. They play a crucial role in maintaining the blood-brain barrier, absorbing excess neurotransmitter, responding to neural tissue damage, and forming a three-dimensional framework for the CNS.

Functions of Astrocytes Include All of the Following except