5 Questions
Which of the following best describes hydrocephalus?
The active distension of the ventricular system of the brain due to an imbalance between CSF production and absorption.
How is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formed in the brain?
CSF is secreted predominantly by the choroid plexus of the lateral, third, and fourth ventricles.
What is the incidence of hydrocephalus in births?
1 in 1,000 births
How does CSF flow through the brain?
CSF flows in a caudal direction through the ventricular system and exits through the foramina of Luschka and Magendie into the subarachnoid space.
What is the difference between 'obstructive' and 'communicating' hydrocephalus?
'Obstructive' hydrocephalus is the obstruction of CSF flow within the ventricular system, while 'communicating' hydrocephalus is the obstruction to CSF flow outside the ventricular system.
Test your knowledge on Hydrocephalus with this quiz! Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition that affects the ventricular system of the brain.
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