What Keeps Many Drugs from Readily Passing from the Blood

question 39

Multiple Choice

What keeps many drugs from readily passing from the blood into the brain?

• A) anti-assimilation barrier
• B) blood-brain barrier
• C) cerebrospinal barrier
• D) meninges

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are a major source of energy in the diet.

Essential Amino Acids

A group of amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained through diet; crucial for various bodily functions.

Dispensable Amino Acids

Amino acids that the body can produce on its own and does not need to obtain from the diet.

Triglycerides

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood that the body uses for energy; high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.