The blood-brain barrier

A. permits passage of foreign substances from the blood to the neurons.
B. prohibits the transport of amino acids and glucose to the neurons.
C. prohibits the removal of waste materials from the neurons.
D. protects neurons from toxic substances in the blood.
E. does not prevent fluctuations in the composition of the blood from affecting the functions of the brain.


D

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