Which Is Not a Function of the Blood-Brain Barrier

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which is not a function of the blood-brain barrier?

• A)It prevents nicotine and alcohol from entering brain interstitial fluid.
• B)It prevents brain neurons from being exposed to drugs.
• C)It prevents brain neurons from being exposed to waste products in the blood.
• D)It protects brain neurons from exposure to abnormal hormone levels.
• E)It protects brain neurons from exposure to abnormal ion levels.

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