Asked by Taylor Schon on May 22, 2024
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What is the function of the arachnoid granulations?
A) Reabsorb CSF into the blood of the dural sinuses
B) Drain the CSF from the arachnoid mater
C) Transfer CSF to the cerebral aqueducts
Arachnoid Granulations
Small protrusions of the arachnoid (the middle layer of the meninges) through the dura mater; they absorb cerebrospinal fluid into the venous system.
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid, a clear fluid found in the brain and spinal cord that cushions and protects the central nervous system.
Dural Sinuses
Channels found within the dura mater of the brain that drain venous blood from the brain and transport it into the internal jugular veins.
- Understand the cerebrospinal fluid's (CSF) dynamic, including its production, circulation, and reabsorption.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the cerebrospinal fluid's (CSF) dynamic, including its production, circulation, and reabsorption.
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