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kaid0807

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Describe the structure of the blood-brain barrier and explain why it is important.
 
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Hypovolemic thirst ____.
 
  a. depends mostly on the lateral preoptic area
 b. can be satisfied better by salt water than by pure water
 c. is stimulated by an increased concentration of solutes in the blood
 d. can only be satisfied by drinking a great deal of pure water


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Tightly joined endothelial cells form the capillary walls in the brain, making the blood-brain barrier. This protects the brain from harmful viruses, bacteria, and chemicals that might otherwise be able to enter the brain and cause damage.

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