What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier to brain cell function?
What will be an ideal response?
The blood-brain barrier acts to isolate the neural tissue from the general circulation of blood because the hormones or other chemicals normally present in blood could have disruptive effects on neural function.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The region where blood vessels enter the ovary is called the
A) infundibulopelvic ligament. B) tunica albuginea. C) ovarian umbilical cord. D) ovarian hilum. E) ovarian ligament.
Metabolic alkalosis may be caused by
A. respiratory obstructions. B. prolonged diarrhea. C. prolonged vomiting of only stomach contents. D. pneumonia.
The percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 38 degrees centigrade is
A) greater than the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade. B) less than the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade. C) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade. D) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 20 degrees centigrade. E) equal to the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when BPG levels are high.