The Presence of the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Is Vital for Keeping

question 15

Multiple Choice

The presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is vital for keeping toxins and pathogens outside of the central nervous system. Which of the following is not a component of the BBB?

• A)Glial cells that sit adjacent to capillaries
• B)Specialized brain neutrophils that clear foreign substances from the blood
• C)Endothelial cells
• D)A transport system that pumps compounds out of the brain

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