Type O negative blood (red cells) can be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and often in short supply. Type AB positive plasma can be transfused to patients of all other blood types. AB plasma is also usually in short supply.
Blood-brain barrier. A blockade of cells separating the circulating blood from elements of the central nervous system (CNS); it acts as a filter, preventing many substances from entering the central nervous system.
Glucose from blood enters the brain by a transport protein. Glucose is the primary energy substrate of the brain. Glucose transport protein (GLUT-1) is highly enriched in brain capillary endothelial cells.These transporters carry glucose molecules through the blood brain barrier.1.1 Blood-brain Barrier Maintains the Constancy of the Brain's Internal Environment. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) protects the neural tissue from variations in blood composition and toxins.