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The Naturally Occurring Barrier Between the Brain and the Bloodstream

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The naturally occurring barrier between the brain and the bloodstream that prevents many substances from entering the brain is called the __________.


Definitions:

Peripheral Pulse

A pulse located away from the heart, typically felt over arteries at various points of the body, used to assess circulatory health.

Heart Disease

A broad term for a range of diseases affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign used to assess a patient's respiratory health.

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by gradual increases and decreases in breathing, often associated with heart failure or brain damage.

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