Physiology – MCQ 17 – Cerebral blood flow regulation

Cerebral blood flow is regulated by all except
a) Blood pressure
b) Arterial PCO2
c) Potassium ions
d) Cerebral metabolic rate

Correct answer : c) Potassium ions

Blood brain barrier is not permeable to ions. Hence they cannot influence cerebral blood flow.

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