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Chapter 40, Problem 5TYK
Summary Introduction
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Epithelial cells of the capillary wall form a highly selective semipermeable border that involves the separation of the circulating blood from the brain and extracellular fluid in the CNS (central nervous system), and is known as the blood–brain barrier. This barrier involves the movement of water, some gases, and liquid soluble molecules by passive diffusion.
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Ch. 40.1 - Distinguish between a nerve net, nerves, and nerve...Ch. 40.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 40.2 - Prob. 1SBCh. 40.3 - Prob. 1SBCh. 40.3 - What is the difference between gray matter and...Ch. 40.3 - Prob. 3SBCh. 40.3 - Prob. 4SBCh. 40.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 40 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 40 - Prob. 2TYK
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