Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 4 - Assess - Page 90: 8

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D. Astrocytes

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Astrocytes provide nutrients to neurons and produce a hormone known as glial-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), which is currently being tested as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.
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