The Blood-Brain Barrier

question 130

Multiple Choice

The blood-brain barrier

• A) permits passage of foreign substances from the blood to the neurons.
• B) prohibits the transport of amino acids and glucose to the neurons.
• C) prohibits the removal of waste materials from the neurons.
• D) protects neurons from toxic substances in the blood.
• E) does not prevent fluctuations in the composition of the blood from affecting the functions of the brain.

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