Which type of neuroglial cell takes part in formation of blood brain barrier?

Astrocytes

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Oligodendrocytes

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Schwann cells

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Ependymal cell

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Solution

The correct option is A Astrocytes

The nervous system comprises of two group of cells, glial cells and neurons.

Types of glial cells include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, ependymal cells, Schwann cells, microglia, and satellite cells.

Blood brain barrier is formed by tight junctions between endothelium of blood vessels in brain, its basement membrane and foot processes of astrocytes. Blood brain barrier prevents entry of harmful substances in brain.

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