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Which parts of brain are supplied by the anterior choroidal artery?
choroid plexus in inferior temporal horn of lateral ventriclehippocampal formationamygdalaposterior portion of internal capsuleoptic tractcerebral peduncle of midbrain
Forms the cerebrospinal fluid?
Choroid Plexus
Forms the cerebrospinal fliud?
The choroid plexus.
What is xanthogranuloma of the choroid plexus?
Xanthogranuloma of the choroid plexus is a rare benign lesion characterized by a collection of lipid-laden macrophages within the choroid plexus of the brain. It is typically an incidental finding on imaging studies and usually does not require treatment unless it is causing symptoms.
Cerebral spinal fluid is produced by?
choroid plexus
What is Choroid plexus of third ventricle and its function?
The Choroid Plexus has a main function of filtering, removing waste, and foreign substances. It is also responsible for removing excess neurotransmitters.
Is the choroid plexus part of the brain anatomy?
Yes it is. It is located along the third and fourth ventricle of the brain. The choroid plexus creates the cerebrospinal fluid for the brain and spinal cord.
Choroid plexus papilloma and its prevention?
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Is there a choroids plexus within the cerebral aqueduct?
No, the choroid plexus is a structure within the ventricles of the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The cerebral aqueduct is a narrow channel connecting the third and fourth ventricles, and it does not contain the choroid plexus.
Where is cerebrospinal fluid made?
Cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the choroid plexus, which is located in the ventricles of the brain. This fluid plays a crucial role in cushioning the brain and spinal cord, providing nutrients, and removing waste products.
What are the functions of a choroid plexus?
Choroid plexus is the tissue in the brain responsible for making cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). There are several areas of the brain that contain choroid plexus; all of these areas belong to a part of the brain called the ventricular system, which is where the CSF flows. The only part of the ventricular system that does not contain choroid plexus is the cerebral aqueduct, which connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle. Cells that make up the choroid plexus are specialized cells that line the ventricular system. In all other parts of the ventricles, these lining cells are called ependymal cells. These cells in the choroid plexus are highly specialized for making CSF by filtering the blood. To accomplish the task of generating sufficient CSF, choroid plexus tissue receives a large blood supply relative to its size.
Describe the role of the choroid plexus in the blood-brain barrier?
The choroid plexus is in contact with the cells lining the ventricles, which helps in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid. The capillaries of the choroid plexus differ significantly from those found elsewhere in the body. As a result, drugs carried in the bloodstream may not effectively penetrate brain tissue. This phenomenon is referred to as the blood-brain barrier. In short, the choroid plexus helps create the barrier, as it is through it's capillaries that the barrier is formed.
