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Physiology question:
What would happen if the blood brain barrier were to suddenly become incompetent?
List the possible consequences for the patient.
Answer:
toxic byproducts would be able to penetrate the brain. Bacteria & viruses also. Antibodies would also be able to penetrate and might cause demylination (there is some evidence that this occurs in MS)
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