Which structure ultimately regulates the passage of materials from the blood into the cerebrospinal fluid and the brain?

A. Pia mater
B. Dura mater
C. Arachnoid mater
D. Meninges
E. Blood-brain-barrier
F. Cranium


Answer: E

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