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6 years ago
What type of cell supports the forming of the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
 
  a. Endothelial
  b. Schwann
  c. Oligodendrocyte
  d. Astrocyte
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6 years ago
ANS: D
Endothelial cells in brain capillaries, with their intracellular tight junctions, are the sites of the BBB. Supporting cells include astrocytes, pericytes, and microglia. Schwann cells provide struc-tural support and nutrition for the neurons. Oligodendrocytes form the myelin sheaths.
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