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Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants

Blood brain barrier is formed by

A

Astrocytes

B

Microglial cells

C

Oligodendrocytes

D

Ependymal cells

Answer

Astrocytes

Explanation

Solution

Astrocytes are large sized star shaped cells which form an interconnected network around neurons. Astrocytes secrete basal lamina around blood vessels and constitute blood-brain barrier.