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captainjonesify

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Activation of cells within the area postrema would be predicted to produce
 
  A) stimulation of locomotion.
  B) the experience of a visual hallucination.
  C) consumption of a palatable food.
  D) feelings of nausea and vomiting.
  E) auditory hallucinations.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the blood-brain barrier?
 
  A) The barrier is uniform throughout the brain.
  B) The barrier is selectively permeable.
  C) The barrier functions to regulate the chemical composition of the cerebrospinal fluid.D) The barrier is formed by Schwann cells that line the capillaries of the brain.
  E)The barrier is formed by astrocytes.


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nathang24

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

Answer: D
Rationale: Activation of cells within the area postrema would be predicted to produce feelings of nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The blood-brain barrier is selectively permeable.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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