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Author Question: The blood-brain barrier A) is formed by tight junctions. B) is formed by oligode (Read 641 times)

Millan

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on: Oct 16, 2013
The blood-brain barrier
A) is formed by tight junctions.
B) is formed by oligodendrocytes.
C) tightly regulates the intracellular environment of the CNS.
D) uses chemical signals to communicate with the spinal cord.
E) provides support to the brain tissue.


Celeste

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2019
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