Astrocytes Surrounding a Blood Vessel
a
Astrocyte nucleus surrounded by many cytoplasmic extensions.
b
Expanded cytoplasmic extensions of the astrocyte known as end-feet
covering the blood vessel membrane helping to form the blood-brain barrier.
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