An astrocyte is a glial cell with diverse functions, including providing structural support for neurons, regulating the interstitial environment, facilitating synaptic transmission, and assisting in regulating the brain's blood supply.
Ein Astrozyt ist eine Gliazelle mit vielfältigen Funktionen, darunter die Unterstützung von Neuronen, die Regulierung der interstitiellen Umgebung, die Erleichterung der synaptischen Übertragung und die Unterstützung der Blutversorgung des Gehirns.
| Front | astrocyte |
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| Back | A glial cell with diverse functions, including providing structural support for neurons, regulating the interstitial environment, facilitating synaptic transmission, and assisting in regulating the blood supply to the brain. |
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