Question

Give functions of meninges and CSF

Answer 1

The primary function of the meningesand of the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system. The pia mater is the meningealenvelope that firmly adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 2

Functions of meninges and CSF are given below:

The meninges and Cerebrospinal fluid, shortly called as CSF are the parts present in the brain.

Function of meninges:

• It acts as guard which protects the brain as well as spinal cord from sudden mechanical injury.
• It acts as bridge through which the blood flows from skull to other hemispheres of the brain.
• It is the region which facilitates the flow of CSF through it.

Function of CSF:

• The wastes produced in the brain are removed through this fluid like structure.
• It protects the important organs namely brain and spinal cord from trauma.
• It provides and supplies required nutrient to the proper functioning of the nervous system.