Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid?
To cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord
Where is cerebrospinal fluid primarily produced?
In the choroid plexus
What is the primary function of the ventricles in the brain?
To store cerebrospinal fluid
Which structure is responsible for the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid?
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What happens if there is an obstruction in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid?
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What is the main function of the choroid plexus in relation to cerebrospinal fluid?
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What can be a consequence of an imbalance in the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid?
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In what way do the ventricles play a role in maintaining brain health?
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What happens if there is a disruption in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles?
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How does cerebrospinal fluid contribute to protecting the brain from mechanical injury?
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What is the role of the choroid plexus in the production of cerebrospinal fluid?
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How does the blood-brain barrier contribute to the regulation of cerebrospinal fluid?
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What would happen if there was a malfunction in the ependymal cells lining the ventricles?
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What is the function of arachnoid granulations in relation to cerebrospinal fluid?
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In cases of hydrocephalus, what is primarily affected within the brain?
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Study Notes
Author and Affiliation
- Author: David Skyba, DC, PhD
- Affiliation: Department of Basic Sciences, Touro University Nevada
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