The blood-brain barrier is made up of

A.  microglial extensions and capillary endothelial cells.
B.  ependymal cells and venous blood vessels.
C.  astrocyte perivascular feet and capillary endothelial cells.
D.  astrocyte extensions and dural sinuses.
E.  astrocyte perivascular feet and the falx cerebri.


C

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