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Which star shaped glial cell(s) is/are present in the central nervous system?
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Astrocytes
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Astrocytes are the star shaped glial cells that are the majority cell type in the central nervous system. They have a multitude of functions including regulation of the ionic milieu in the intercellular space, uptake and/or breakdown of some neurotransmitters and formation of the blood brain barrier.