The Primary Purpose of the Blood-Brain Barrier Is to

question 103

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to

• A)provide the brain with oxygen.
• B)isolate the CNS from general circulation.
• C)drain blood from the brain.
• D)hook areas of the brain together.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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