Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) (P4)

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<p>What Three cells/Structures make up the Neuromuscular unit (BBB)</p>

What Three cells/Structures make up the Neuromuscular unit (BBB)

(1) capillary endothelium

(2) pericyte

(3) astrocyte

<p>(1) capillary endothelium </p><p>(2) pericyte</p><p>(3) astrocyte</p>
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What is the role of the capillary endothelium in the BBB

The main physical barrier that prevents protein,virus and bacteria from getting into the brain

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What is the role of the pericyte in the BBB

Strengthens and controls vessel function (stabilizer)

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What is the role of the Astrocyte in the BBB?

Does regulation of blood and supports it (Caretaker)

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Why does the brain maintain a low-protein environment?

To limit cell proliferation (stop cell growth and spreading)

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What is the primary source of energy for the brain?

Glucose (consumes about half of the body's glucose)