10 Questions
What is the main function of Ketone bodies mentioned in the text?
Increase blood flow to the brain
In the context of the text, what do 'gyous' refer to?
Brain structures
What is the purpose of the intestinal barrier mentioned in the text?
Preventing blood flow to the brain
How do Ketone bodies impact blood flow according to the text?
Increase it
Which part of the body benefits from the 'gyous' support in the text?
Brain
Where are continuous capillaries found?
Muscles, lungs, adipose tissue, and the central nervous system
What is a characteristic of continuous capillaries?
Adjacent endothelial cells closely joined together
Which body part lacks intercellular channels in continuous capillaries?
Central nervous system
What contributes to the blood-brain barrier in the CNS?
Lack of intercellular channels in continuous capillaries
Which of the following tissues does not have continuous capillaries?
Epithelial tissue
Test your knowledge on continuous capillaries which are closely joined endothelial cells found in muscles, lungs, adipose tissue, and the central nervous system. Learn about the lack of intercellular channels in continuous capillaries and their significance in the blood-brain barrier.
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