Figure 13- 2 Cranial Nerves
Use Figure 13- 2 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following is a property of the blood- brain barrier?
A) Astrocytes surround the CNS capillaries.
B) The capillary endothelial cells are interconnected by tight junctions.
C) It is absent in portions of the hypothalamus.
D) It is generally permeable to lipid- soluble compounds.
E) all of the above

Question

Figure 13- 2 Cranial Nerves
Use Figure 13- 2 to answer the following questions:
-Which of the following is a property of the blood- brain barrier?
A) Astrocytes surround the CNS capillaries. 
B) The capillary endothelial cells are interconnected by tight junctions. 
C) It is absent in portions of the hypothalamus. 
D) It is generally permeable to lipid- soluble compounds. 
E) all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The blood-brain barrier is characterized by astrocytes surrounding CNS capillaries, tight junctions between capillary endothelial cells, absence in certain areas like the hypothalamus, and permeability to lipid-soluble compounds.