Which of the Following Is a Property of the Blood-Brain

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a property of the blood-brain barrier?

• A)The capillary endothelial cells are interconnected by tight junctions.
• B)It is generally permeable to lipid-soluble compounds.
• C)Astrocytes surround the CNS capillaries.
• D)It is absent in portions of the hypothalamus.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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