A selective mechanism that protects the brain from toxins and infections is abbreviated as the
A)AST
B)BBB
C)CPR
D)DET
E)EEG

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BBB is an acronym for blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier is a physical barrier between the capillaries that supply the CNS and most parts of the CNS. Astrocytes and the tight junctions between endothelial cells of the capillaries work together to prevent foreign substances, toxins and infections from reaching the brain.

A Selective Mechanism That Protects the Brain from Toxins and Infections