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What type of cells are seen in clusters, with less defined cell membranes and nucleoli often present?
What type of cells are seen in clusters, with less defined cell membranes and nucleoli often present?
- Macrophages
- Spindle-shaped cells
- Ependymal cells (correct)
- Choroidal cells
What is the most common cause of eosinophils in the CNS worldwide?
What is the most common cause of eosinophils in the CNS worldwide?
- Parasitic invasion (correct)
- Fungal infections
- Bacterial meningitis
- Viral meningitis
Which type of cells are seen in acute leukemias, originating from hematologic origin?
Which type of cells are seen in acute leukemias, originating from hematologic origin?
- Macrophages, monocytes, and lymphocytes
- Neutrophils, eosinophils, and lymphocytes
- Ependymal cells, choroidal cells, and spindle-shaped cells
- Lymphoblasts, monoblasts, and myeloblasts (correct)
What is the normal percentage of neutrophils in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) with a normal WBC count?
What is the normal percentage of neutrophils in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) with a normal WBC count?
What type of cells are seen 2-4 hours after RBCs enter the CSF and may contain phagocytized RBCs?
What type of cells are seen 2-4 hours after RBCs enter the CSF and may contain phagocytized RBCs?
Which type of cells are seen in viral, tubercular, and fungal meningitis?
Which type of cells are seen in viral, tubercular, and fungal meningitis?
What is the primary purpose of CSF electrophoresis?
What is the primary purpose of CSF electrophoresis?
What is the normal range of CSF protein concentration?
What is the normal range of CSF protein concentration?
What is the primary origin of CSF protein?
What is the primary origin of CSF protein?
What is the significance of an CSF/serum albumin index value of 0.70?
What is the significance of an CSF/serum albumin index value of 0.70?
What is the primary function of glutamine in CSF?
What is the primary function of glutamine in CSF?
What is the significance of lactate in CSF?
What is the significance of lactate in CSF?
