CSF Flashcards
1
Q
what is csf produced by. where is it derived from
A
clusters called choroid plexuses. blood plasma.
2
Q
where are these plexuses
A
roof of ventricles
3
Q
what do choroid pplexuses consist of
A
blood capillaries surrounded by gilial ependymal cells
4
Q
how is csf formed
A
ependymal cells process filtrate passing from the blood caps to form csf
5
Q
ependymal cells aid in the formation of what?
A
blood brain barrier
6
Q
what does the csf do
A
protects brain, nourishes and removes waste
7
Q
CSF contains less or more proteins than plasma
A
less
8
Q
CSF contains less or more na cl h ions that plasma
A
more
9
Q
csf contains less or more ca k ions than plasma
A
less
10
Q
csf composition is important for what
A
blood flow and breathing
