Asked by Gabriel Padilla on Jun 29, 2024
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Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the ________ and is reabsorbed by the ________.
A) choroid plexus; arachnoid granulation
B) arachnoid granulation; choroid plexus
C) dural sinus; dura mater
D) dura mater; dural sinus
E) septa pellucida; cerebral aqueduct
Choroid Plexus
Specialized plexus located within the ventricles of the brain that secretes cerebrospinal fluid.
Arachnoid Granulation
Protrusions of the arachnoid meningeal layer into the dural venous sinuses, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to return to the bloodstream.
Cerebrospinal Fluid
A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.
- Describe the synthesis, flow, and functionality of cerebrospinal fluid.
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sienna stephanJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced by the choroid plexus, a network of blood vessels in each ventricle of the brain, and is reabsorbed by the arachnoid granulations, which are projections of the arachnoid mater into the dural venous sinuses.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the synthesis, flow, and functionality of cerebrospinal fluid.