Neurology: Hydrocephalus and Intracranial Pressure
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Neurology: Hydrocephalus and Intracranial Pressure

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Cerebral edema caused by tumors, ischemia, hemorrhage, injury, and infections is an example of cytotoxic edema.

False

Hydrocephalus is characterized by a decrease in CSF within the ventricular system.

False

Non-communicating hydrocephalus is characterized by the enlargement of the entire ventricular system.

False

Cytotoxic edema is caused by the disruption of the blood-brain barrier.

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Hyponatremia can cause cerebral edema by reducing the fluid in the brain.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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