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It mainly cushions the brain to make knocks to the head have less of an effect. It also helps nourish, support and remove metabolic wastes. Analysing CSF by a spinal tap helps to diagnose some disorders including meningitis and hemorrhage in the central nervous system.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe basic function of cerebrospinal fluid is to provide nutrition and protection to the brain. It also keeps an equilibrium of pressure fluctuations caused by volume changes in the brain tissue, blood and cerebrospinal fluid.
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What is the function of ependymal cells?
responsible for the lining of ventricular cavities (of brain). Other than the above-mentioned function, they also line the central canal of spinal cord. It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Cavities in the brain contain?
VENTRICLES. :) they contain cerebrospinal fluid .! ----THE ANATOMY STUDENT
Are red blood cells found in cerebrospinal fluid?
Normally there are no red blood cells in cerebrospinal fluid, but some kinds of injuries can cause bleeding into the cerebrospinal fluid in which case there will be red blood cells.
Is cerebrospinal fluid the tissue fluid of the cns?
yes
Where is cerebrospinal fluid?
Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the ventricles of the brain (which are inside the cerebral cortexes and the cerebellum) as well as flowing around the meninges of the brain and spinal cord (on the outside of both structures).
What is the function of the arachnoid villi?
it reabsorbs cerebrospinal fluid and returns it to the venous circulation
What is the function of ependymal cells?
responsible for the lining of ventricular cavities (of brain). Other than the above-mentioned function, they also line the central canal of spinal cord. It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
What is the normal pH of cerebrospinal fluid and bile?
cerebrospinal fluid -- 7.3
How does cerebrospinal fluid contribute to buoyancy?
1- gravity of cerebrospinal fluid= gravity of brain 2- density of cerebrospinal fluid is higher than density of brain
Cavities in the brain contain?
VENTRICLES. :) they contain cerebrospinal fluid .! ----THE ANATOMY STUDENT
Is cerebrospinal fluid found in the frontal sinus?
No, cerebrospinal fluid is not normally found in the sinuses.
Cerebrospinal fluid leak ICD-9 code?
If the cerebrospinal fluid is leaking from the nose/mouth it is called Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and that code is 349.81. If the fluid is leaking from the ears, it is called Cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea and that code is 388.61. Brenda M. St. Louis, MO
Does the central canal contain cerebrospinal fluid?
yes the canal does contain cerebrospinal fluid....
What is fluid in brain called?
Cerebrospinal fluid
Do the skull meninges and cerebrospinal fluid protect the brain?
The skull, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid protect the brain.
What is a cerebrospinal fluid?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a laboratory test to examine a sample of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Are red blood cells found in cerebrospinal fluid?
Normally there are no red blood cells in cerebrospinal fluid, but some kinds of injuries can cause bleeding into the cerebrospinal fluid in which case there will be red blood cells.
