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potentially dangerous chemicals that might
damage the brain by creating a filter known as
the blood brain barrier.
Astrocyte
Source:Gerry Shaw
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrocyte#/media/File:Astrocyte5.jpg
Something to consider: Problems with the
neurons of the substantia nigra cause
Parkinson's disease. If the astrocytes - which
both feed the neurons of the substantia nigra
and keep potentially dangerous chemicals away
from these neurons - were to work less
efficiently, how would this potentially affect
Parkinson's disease over time? Do you see
why it is necessary to look beyond just the
functioning of the neurons?
