Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App
Questions and Answers
Where is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) primarily found in the central nervous system (CNS)?
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?
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?
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)?
What structure surrounds the brain and spinal cord and is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following statements about the functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is correct?
Which of the following statements about the functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is correct?
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?
What type of brain injury occurs when the brain is driven against the skull following a blow to the opposite side of the head?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
