Across
- 3. found in grey matter
- 5. something released by astrocyte cells
- 6. attaches to the basement membrane that surrounds the endothelial cells and pericytes
- 8. collective term for this cell
- 9. astrocyte cells provide this neutrient to the neurons
- 11. the powerhouse of the cell
- 12. section of the body that astrocyte cells are found. (Hint: It's big _____ time)
- 14. the study of the corresponding field that astrocyte cells belong to
Down
- 1. part of the healing process after brain is damaged
- 2. non-neurona cell of the CNS and PNS, of which astrocyte cells are a sub-type of (2 words)
- 4. this word is the shape of this cell
- 7. provides this support to endothelial cells
- 10. regulates the transmission of these in the brain (2 words)
- 13. astrocyte cells help maintain the extracellular ___ balance