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The brain and toxins are related because the blood-brain barrier serves as a physical barricade specifically to prevent toxins from accessing healthy brain tissue [1], while microglia cells within the brain actively monitor for dangers like toxins [1].

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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai 1 fact
claimThe blood-brain barrier acts as a physical barricade to prevent toxins from accessing healthy brain tissue, while microglia cells travel through the brain to monitor for danger.