Which statement is FALSE regarding the function of an astrocyte?
A. Astrocytes assist in the uptake of excess neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft.
B. Astrocyte end feet line blood vessels in the central nervous systems to form a protective barrier.
C. Gap junctions in astrocytes are formed from a single connexin that allows for the releases of gliotransmitters (e.g. glutamate) into the synaptic cleft.
D. In response to injury, astrocytes transition to a reactive state where they can swell in size potentially forming a scar.
Select your answer:
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Endocrine System › ViewLocated inferior to the thalamus in the brain; an important component of both the nervous and endocrine systems and couples these two regulatory systems together.
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Thymus
D. Pineal Gland
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What is the ongoing role of CPI in the context of RNA vaccine development?
A. They have stopped supporting RNA vaccine development
B. They are still supporting the UK Government in developing an RNA manufacturing capability
C. They are focusing only on traditional vaccines
D. They are developing inactivated virus vaccines