6)The brain has a fluid which is formed from blood and reabsorbed into blood .
(a)Identify the fluid.
(b)What are the functions of that fluid.
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(a) Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid normally flows through the ventricles and bathes the brain and spinal column
- (b)CSF provides hydromechanical protection of the neuraxis through two mechanisms.
- First, CSF acts as a shock absorber, cushioning the brain against the skull.
- Second, CSF allows the brain and spinal cord to become buoyant, reducing the effective weight of the brain from its normal 1,500 grams to a much lesser 50 grams.Jul 14, 2020
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