In Order for Ions to Move Across the Capillary Endothelial

question 83

Multiple Choice

In order for ions to move across the capillary endothelial cells of the blood- brain barrier, they must

• A)be hydrophilic.
• B)move through the endothelial cell layer by transcytosis.
• C)move through pores between endothelial cells.
• D)be lipophobic.
• E)be transported across endothelial cells.

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