Blood Brain Barrier Flashcards
1
Q
Interesting characteristic of brain capillaries that makes them unique?
A
Tight junctions created by endothelial cells to create the BBB
2
Q
3 proteins that make up tight junctions?
A
claudin
occludin
Junctional Adhesion Molecule (JAM)
3
Q
What froms the blood-CSF barrier
A
The epithelial cells lining the choroid plexus
4
Q
YOu produce CSF as fast as you produce… ?
A
Urine!
5
Q
3 drugs used to reduce CSF production
A
acetazolamide
ouabain
furosemide
