The Neuroglial Cells That Participate in Maintaining the Blood-Brain Barrier

Question

The neuroglial cells that participate in maintaining the blood-brain barrier are the
A) astrocytes.
B) ependymal cells.
C) microglia.
D) oligodendrocytes.
E) Schwann cells.

Accepted Answer

Astrocytes are the neuroglial cells that participate in maintaining the blood-brain barrier. They regulate the exchange of substances between the blood and the brain, as they form a physical barrier that prevents potentially harmful substances from entering the brain.