Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flashcards
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Where can CSF be found
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Cavities in the CNS and the subarachnoid space
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What colour is cerebrospinal fluid
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A clear, colourless liquid composed primarily of water that protects the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical injuries.
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What substances does CSF contain
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Glucose, proteins, lactic acid, urea, ions and white blood cells
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Three basic functions of the CSF
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- Mechanical protection 2. Homeostatic function 3. Circulation
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Choroid plexuses produces majority of
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The CSF
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Through what is the CSF reabsorbed into the blood
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Arachnoid villi
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Arachnoid villi
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Are fingerlike extensions of the arachnoid mater
