Blood Brain Barrier Flashcards
1
Q
Components of Blood Brain Barrier
A
endothelial cells of cerebral capillaries
astrocyte foot processes
choroid plexus epithelium
2
Q
CSF < BLOOD
A
glucose
protein (negligible in CSF)
cholesterol (negligible in CSF)
3
Q
CSF > blood
A
sodium
4
Q
CSF = BLOOD
A
osmolarity