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it is a colourless, hydraulic cushion found within the ventricles of the brain, subarachnoid space around brain and spinal cord.

functions: it acts as a shock absorber to protect the brain and spinal cord.

it supplies nutrition to the brain and spinal cord.

it removes waste products from the brain and spinal cord.

it protects the brain and spinal cord from diseases causing organisms.

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