5 Questions
Which body fluid provides a mechanical barrier to cushion the brain and spinal cord against trauma?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What is the outer layer that lines the skull and vertebral canal called?
Dura Mater
Which body fluid supplies nutrients to the nervous tissue?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What is the function of the meninges?
Provide supportive framework for the cerebral cranial vasculature
Where does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occupy in the body?
Between the arachnoid and pia mater
Test your knowledge on the analysis of urine and body fluids in this informative lecture quiz. Learn about the composition and functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear and colorless body fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Explore its role in supplying nutrients to the nervous system, removing metabolic wastes, and providing a mechanical barrier for protection.
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