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Which layer of the meninges is the toughest?
Which layer of the meninges is the toughest?
- Dura mater (correct)
- Arachnoid membrane
- Pia mater
- Subarachnoid space
What is the function of the ventricular system?
What is the function of the ventricular system?
- To cushion the brain from impact trauma (correct)
- To protect the meninges
- To produce cerebrospinal fluid
- To cause inflammation of the meningeal layers
Which disease involves the inflammation or autoimmune reaction of one or more meningeal layers?
Which disease involves the inflammation or autoimmune reaction of one or more meningeal layers?
- Dura mater
- Arachnoid membrane
- Meningitis (correct)
- Pia mater
Which ventricle is the largest among all ventricles?
Which ventricle is the largest among all ventricles?
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Which specialized tissue is responsible for excreting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which specialized tissue is responsible for excreting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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What condition occurs when the cerebral aqueduct is blocked, causing pressure on the ventricles?
What condition occurs when the cerebral aqueduct is blocked, causing pressure on the ventricles?
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How is hydrocephalus treated in infants?
How is hydrocephalus treated in infants?
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Which of the following is true about the ventricles in the brain?
Which of the following is true about the ventricles in the brain?
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What is the function of the choroid plexus?
What is the function of the choroid plexus?
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Which ventricle is connected to the third ventricle by the cerebral aqueduct?
Which ventricle is connected to the third ventricle by the cerebral aqueduct?
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What condition is caused by the blockage of the cerebral aqueduct?
What condition is caused by the blockage of the cerebral aqueduct?
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