The ___________, which is comprised of _________, restricts the diffusion of certain molecules and microbes from the circulatory system, protecting the brain from chemical compounds that might otherwise interfere with neuronal activity.
A)sodium-potassium pump; astrocytes
B)blood-brain barrier; astrocytes
C)myelin sheath; oligodendrites
D)lipid bilayer; oligodendrites

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The blood-brain barrier, which is composed of astrocytes, restricts certain molecules and microbes from the circulatory system, protecting the brain from chemical compounds that might interfere with neuronal activity. The other options listed do not specifically refer to the blood-brain barrier.

The ___________, Which Is Comprised of _________, Restricts the Diffusion

The ___, Which Is Comprised of _, Restricts the Diffusion