Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the blood-brain barrier (BBB) ?
A) The endothelial cells of the BBB are extensively interconnected with tight junctions.
B) Lipid-soluble compounds can freely diffuse across the endothelial cell membranes.
C) Endothelial transport across the BBB is highly selective.
D) The endothelial cells of the BBB contain small numbers of pinocytotic vesicles.
E) All of these are characteristics of the BBB.
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