This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to: a. protect the brain from accidental impacts. b. ... (Read 95 times)

cmoore54

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jun 22, 2018
The purpose of the blood-brain barrier is to:
 
  a. protect the brain from accidental impacts.
  b. block the entrance of some substances into the brain.
  c. block neurotransmitters from being released.
  d. provide a cushion for the brain.

Question 2

For Na+ ions, _______________ pushes them into a cell.
 
  a. electrostatic pressure
  b. diffusion
  c. neither electrostatic pressure or diffusion
  d. both electrostatic pressure and diffusion


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

IRincones

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


cmoore54

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

TheNamesImani

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Blood PH Curve Hemoglobin Blood PH Curve Hemoglobin
PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease. PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Blood Flow - Heart Chambers Blood Flow - Heart Chambers
Current and future trends and impacts (IPCC) Current and future trends and impacts (IPCC)
Measuring the client’s blood pressure Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Functional Regions of the Human Brain Functional Regions of the Human Brain
Video: Cerebral Cortex Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library