The Blood-Brain Barrier Is Made Up of

question 17

Multiple Choice

The blood-brain barrier is made up of

• A)microglial extensions and capillary endothelial cells.
• B)ependymal cells and venous blood vessels.
• C)astrocyte perivascular feet and capillary endothelial cells.
• D)astrocyte extensions and dural sinuses.
• E)astrocyte perivascular feet and the falx cerebri.

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