Specialized Regions of the Central Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the job of the choroid plexus?
A
Produce CSF
2
Q
What are the three layers of the meninges?
A
The dura, arachnoid, and pia.
3
Q
What is the quest of the arachnoid villi?
A
To return CSF to the venous circulation
4
Q
What part of the meninges is the path of least resistance for viruses?
A
Dural Border Cell (DBC) Layer
5
Q
What is the purpose of the pineal gland?
A
Secrete melatonin
