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Blood Brain Barrier - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:13, 5 March 2011
, 14:13, 5 March 2011→CYTOTOXIC OEDEMA
*Cyanide caused swelling of axons
*Cyanide caused swelling of axons
*Interfering with energy generation causes swelling of astrocytes.
*Interfering with energy generation causes swelling of astrocytes.
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<blockquote>'''CLINICAL LINKER:''' The distinction between cytotoxic and vasogenic oedema is important clinically when one is trying to decrease brain volume using hyperosmolar agents since one can only decrease brain volume with these agents when the BBB is intact.</blockquote>
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The distinction between cytotoxic and vasogenic oedema is important clinically when one is trying to decrease brain volume using hyperosmolar agents since one can only decrease brain volume with these agents when the BBB is intact.
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