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Which Cells Form the Blood-Brain Barrier That Protects the Brain

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Which cells form the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood?


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Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, often mimicking the effects of naturally occurring substances.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate different types of information to perform complex functions.

Split-Brain Patients

Individuals who have undergone corpus callosotomy, a procedure that severs the corpus callosum, thereby limiting communication between the brain's two hemispheres.

Left Cerebral Hemisphere

The left cerebral hemisphere of the brain is associated with logical reasoning, analytical skills, language processing, and controls the right side of the body.

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