The blood brain barrier in brain exist in ___

Posterior pituitary

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Median oblongata

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Pineal body

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Anterior pituitary

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Anterior pituitary

Anterior pituitary

The purpose of the blood–brain barrier is to protect against circulating toxins or pathogens that could cause brain infections, while at the same time allowing vital nutrients to reach the brain. It helps in maintaining relatively constant levels of hormones, nutrients and water in the brain. Any fluctuations could disrupt the proper function of brain cells.

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