Which Statement Concerning the Blood-Brain Barrier Is Correct

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the blood-brain barrier is correct?

• 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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