Lecture 6: Blood-brain Barrier Flashcards
1
Q
Which cell directly encompasses the endothelium surrounding the blood vessels of the brain?
A
Pericyte
2
Q
The feet of which cells then encompass the pericyte and blood vessel?
A
Astrocytes.
3
Q
Which junctions are there for structural attachment, tight junctions or adherens junctions?
A
Adherens junctions.
4
Q
In the brain, it is crucial for glucose transporters to be where for effective absorption of glucose from the blood?
A
On both sides of the endothelial cell.
5
Q
What are the two types of endocytosis in the endothelium of the brain’s blood vessels?
A
Receptor mediated endocytosis and adsorptive endocytosis.
