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Cerebrospinal Fluid in CNS

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Where is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily found in the central nervous system (CNS)?

In the brainstem

In the subarachnoid space and ventricles (correct)

Inside the neurons

In the white matter of the spinal cord

What is the primary characteristic of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compared to extracellular fluid (ECF) in other parts of the body?

It has the same composition as plasma

It contains higher amounts of proteins

It is a specialized extracellular fluid with a different composition (correct)

It is found only in the spinal cord

How is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formed?

By passive diffusion only

By active transport and passive diffusion across capillary walls (correct)

By filtration from blood plasma

By secretion from neurons

What structure surrounds the brain and spinal cord and is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Subarachnoid space Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is correct?

CSF provides significant support and cushioning for the brain. Signup and view all the answers

What type of brain injury occurs when the brain is driven against the skull following a blow to the opposite side of the head?

Contrecoup injury Signup and view all the answers

Cerebrospinal Fluid in CNS

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Questions and Answers

Where is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily found in the central nervous system (CNS)?

What is the primary characteristic of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compared to extracellular fluid (ECF) in other parts of the body?

How is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formed?

What structure surrounds the brain and spinal cord and is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Which of the following statements about the functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is correct?

What type of brain injury occurs when the brain is driven against the skull following a blow to the opposite side of the head?

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