THRC.8 Flashcards
1
Q
CSF is formed by…
A
Blood plasma of choroid plexus of the brain
2
Q
Location of chorid plexus
A
- 1 x each lateral ventricle
- 2 x each 3rd + 3th ventricle
3
Q
Describe the flow of CSF
A
- Withing ventricular system
- Central canal
- Subarachnoid space
4
Q
Where does CSF enter the subarachnoid space?
A
From the 4th ventricle
5
Q
Function of CSF
A
- Cushions the CNS
- Chemical buffer
- Transport of nutrients/waste
- Acts as a lymphatic system
6
Q
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/449/q_image_thumb.png?1544024075)
A
Lateral ventricle
7
Q
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/450/q_image_thumb.png?1544024106)
A
3rd ventricle
8
Q
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/451/q_image_thumb.png?1544024133)
A
4th ventricle
9
Q
What is shown
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/452/q_image_thumb.png?1544024215)
A
Meninges and ventricles of the brain
Arrows indicate flow of CSF
10
Q
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/453/q_image_thumb.png?1544024259)
A
Lateral ventricle
11
Q
What is a cistern?
A
Where the arachnoid and pia mater is more widely seperated
12
Q
III
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/456/q_image_thumb.png?1544024280)
A
3rd ventricle
13
Q
IV
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/457/q_image_thumb.png?1544024303)
A
4th ventricle
14
Q
18
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/458/q_image_thumb.png?1544024329)
A
Mesencephalic aqueduct
15
Q
15
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/brainscape-prod/system/cm/262/960/459/q_image_thumb.png?1544024378)
A
Lateral aperture of 4th ventricle