Which of These Statements Describes the Blood-Brain Barrier

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Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes the blood-brain barrier?

• A)It limits the direct exchange of materials between the cerebrospinal fluid and brain.
• B)It is formed in part by the tight junctions between the brain capillary cells.
• C) It consists of the astrocyte processes that encircle the brain capillaries.
• D) It is a barrier between the meninges.

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