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What secretes CSF in each lateral ventricle?
Where does CSF flow after the interventricular foramina?
Third ventricle
What adds more CSF in the third ventricle?
Choroid plexus
Where does CSF flow down after the third ventricle?
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What adds more CSF in the fourth ventricle?
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Through which apertures does CSF flow out from the fourth ventricle?
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What space does CSF fill and bathe?
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Where is CSF reabsorbed into venous blood?
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Cerebrospinal fluid is reabsorbed into venous blood in the dural sinuses via the ____.
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What does the subarachnoid space contain?
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What is the outermost layer of the meninges?
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What is the function of the choroid plexus?
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Where is the third ventricle located?
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What connects the third and fourth ventricles?
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Where is the fourth ventricle located?
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_____________ act(s) as conduit for cerebrospinal fluid to flow from the brain's ventricular system into the subarachnoid space.
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What does the median aperture drain?
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Study Notes
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Overview
- Cerebrospinal fluid is critical for brain homeostasis, protection, and nutrient delivery.
- It is secreted by the choroid plexus located in each lateral ventricle.
CSF Flow Pathway
- CSF flows through the interventricular foramina into the third ventricle.
- The choroid plexus in the third ventricle contributes additional CSF.
- From the third ventricle, CSF travels down the cerebral aqueduct to reach the fourth ventricle.
- The fourth ventricle's choroid plexus further increases CSF production.
- CSF exits the fourth ventricle through two lateral apertures and one median aperture.
Spaces and Structures
- CSF fills the subarachnoid space, surrounding the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and support.
- Arachnoid villi are specialized structures where CSF is reabsorbed into venous blood in dural venous sinuses.
- The subarachnoid space lies between the arachnoid mater and pia mater, holding the CSF.
Meninges and Ventricular System
- The dura mater is the outermost layer of the meninges, providing protective covering for the CNS.
- The choroid plexus is a highly vascular structure lining the ventricles, essential for CSF secretion.
- The third ventricle is centrally located in the diencephalon, serving as a critical processing center.
- The cerebral aqueduct, a narrow channel, connects the third and fourth ventricles, facilitating CSF flow between them.
- The fourth ventricle is situated between the cerebellum and the pons, playing a key role in the flow of CSF towards the central nervous system.
Apertures and Drainage
- Lateral apertures and the median aperture serve as conduits for CSF to flow from the ventricular system into the subarachnoid space.
- The median aperture specifically drains CSF from the fourth ventricle into the cisterna magna, an expanded area in the subarachnoid space.
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Explore the critical functions and flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the central nervous system. This quiz covers its production by the choroid plexus, flow through the brain's ventricles, and the protective roles it plays within the meninges. Test your understanding of this essential component of brain homeostasis.