CHEM 120 Week 7 Group Paper; Why Are Certain Molecules Able to Cross
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$15.00
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Karin Austin |
Abstract
This paper attempts to example why certain molecules are able to pass through the blood brain barrier, the placental barrier, and the skin, while others are not. The blood brain barrier is a filtering mechanism that regulates what substances can enter the brain and spinal cord. The placental barrier is a semipermeable membrane made up of placental tissues that limits the kind and amount of material that is exchanged between a mother and fetus. The skin is the largest organ in the body that provides a protective barrier against pathogens and injuries from the environment. Together, all of these assist in the protection of the body from molecules that would cause harm, as well as allow the needed molecules to pass through that are required for maximum functioning.
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| Term | Session 2019 |
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Karin Austin |
