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Cerebrospinal fluid provides a mechanical barrier to cushion the brain against trauma.
Cerebrospinal fluid provides a mechanical barrier to cushion the brain against trauma.
True (A)
CSF is produced in the cerebellum and the two ventricles.
CSF is produced in the cerebellum and the two ventricles.
False (B)
Approximately 10 mL of CSF is produced every hour in adults.
Approximately 10 mL of CSF is produced every hour in adults.
False (B)
CSF is collected by lumbar puncture between the first, second, or third lumbar vertebra.
CSF is collected by lumbar puncture between the first, second, or third lumbar vertebra.
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Tube 1 in CSF collection is designated for microbiology tests.
Tube 1 in CSF collection is designated for microbiology tests.
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Delayed specimen testing for CSF involves freezing hematology tubes and keeping microbiology tubes at room temperature.
Delayed specimen testing for CSF involves freezing hematology tubes and keeping microbiology tubes at room temperature.
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