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What is the main function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the nervous system?
What is the main function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the nervous system?
- Regulating body temperature
- Acting as a protective cushion for the brain and spinal cord (correct)
- Producing electrical impulses for nerve signaling
- Supplying nutrients to the brain
Where does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) reside in the brain?
Where does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) reside in the brain?
- In the hypothalamus
- Between the skull and the brain
- In the cerebral cortex
- In the ventricles (correct)
What is the consequence of hydrocephalus?
What is the consequence of hydrocephalus?
- Improved memory retention
- Enhanced cognitive functions
- Increased pressure on the brain (correct)
- Decreased pressure on the brain
Through which spaces does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow within the brain and spinal cord?
Through which spaces does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow within the brain and spinal cord?
What is the primary role of understanding the unique circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in medical practice?
What is the primary role of understanding the unique circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in medical practice?
Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is a deficiency of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles.
Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is a deficiency of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a protective cushion for the brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a protective cushion for the brain and spinal cord.
The CSF flows through spaces within the brain and spinal cord, including the subarachnoid space.
The CSF flows through spaces within the brain and spinal cord, including the subarachnoid space.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a thick, opaque liquid.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a thick, opaque liquid.
Understanding the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) does not help in diagnosing and treating conditions like hydrocephalus.
Understanding the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) does not help in diagnosing and treating conditions like hydrocephalus.
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
- A clear, watery liquid residing in the ventricles, small cavities in the brain
- Vital for the nervous system's health
- Acts as a protective cushion for the brain and spinal cord, absorbing shocks and preventing injury
Circulation of CSF
- Flows through spaces within the brain and spinal cord, including the subarachnoid space
- Resembles a delicate spiderweb
Importance of CSF
- Understanding CSF circulation helps doctors diagnose and treat conditions like hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
- A condition where there's an excess of CSF in the brain's ventricles
- Leads to increased pressure on the brain, potentially causing severe headaches and other complications
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