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What substances must pass through the blood-brain barrier in order for neurons to survive nicotine collagen glucose dopamine or insulin?
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∙ 7y ago
Very few substances can go through the blood-brain barrier. However, all cells need glucose to survive. Insulin picks up glucose in the bloodstream and assists the glucose to pass through the cell membrane in any body area.
Nicotine has effects on the blood vessels and brain.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe little substances go through the blood-brain barrier. Insulin picks up glucose in the bloodstream and assists the glucose to pass through the cell membrane in any body area.
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