Functions, Layers, Production Flashcards

1
Q

3rd major body fluid

A

csf

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2
Q

csf function:

Supply nutrients to the _

A

nervous system

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3
Q

csf function:

Remove metabolic waste in the _

A

brain

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4
Q

csf function:

Produce a mechanical barrier to cushion the brain & spinal cord against _

A

trauma

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5
Q

Lines/covers the brain and spinal cord

A

meninges

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6
Q

dura mater is also known as

A

TOUGH MOTHER

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7
Q

Outermost layer; directly lines the skull and vertebral canal

A

dura mater

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8
Q

Spider-like appearance (filamentous) Inner membrane

A

ARACHNOID MATER

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9
Q

filaments in arachnoid mater are called

A

trabeculae

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10
Q

pia mater is also known as

A

TENDER MOTHER

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11
Q

Innermost layer, directly lines the brain and spinal cord

A

pia mater

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12
Q

where csf flow

A

subarachnoid space

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13
Q

located between AM & PM

A

subarachnoid space

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14
Q

an ultrafiltrate of plasma

A

csf

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15
Q

it filters the plasma and synthesize the production of csf

A

choroid plexus

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16
Q

Composed of tight junctions of endothelial cells

A

choroid plexus

17
Q

choroid plexus is composed of tight junctions of _ which make up the _

A

endothelial cells; BBB

18
Q

rate of production of choroid plexus

A

20mL/hour
(500 mL/hour: 0.3-0.4mL/minute)

19
Q

choroid plexus has the same rate production to

A

arachnoid villi/granulations

20
Q

prevents passage of molecules that can harm the brain

A

blood brain barrier

21
Q

regulates CSF production by reabsorbing circulating CSF back to the peripheral circulation

A

arachnoid villi/granulations

22
Q

arachnoid villi/granulations regulates CSF production by reabsorbing circulating CSF back to the _

A

peripheral circulation