Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Structure of the Blood-Brain

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the structure of the blood-brain barrier that provides its functional characteristics?

• A)Processes of astrocytes wrap tightly around capillaries in the brain.
• B)Tight junctions tightly seal endothelial cells of capillaries in the brain.
• C)Gap junctions tightly seal endothelial cells of capillaries in the brain.
• D)Spot desmosomes tightly link capillary endothelial cells together.
• E)The basement membrane of capillaries in the brain contains extremely small pores.

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