MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

NEUROLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which nerve cell forms the Blood-brain barrier?

A	Astrocyte
B	Ependymal Cells
C	Glial cells
D	Oligodendrocytes

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The blood-brain barrier is the barrier between the cerebral capillary blood and the interstitial fluid of the brain. It is made up of capillary endothelial cells and basement membrane, neuroglial membrane, and glial podocytes, i.e., projections of astrocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Figure 2: Cellular constituents of the blood–brain barrier. The barrier is formed by capillary endothelial cells, surrounded by basal lamina and astrocytic perivascular endfeet. Astrocytes provide the cellular link to the neurons.

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