Samples of CSF for Diagnostic Purposes Are Normally Obtained by Placing

question 76

Multiple Choice

Samples of CSF for diagnostic purposes are normally obtained by placing the tip of a needle in the

• A) dura mater.
• B) arachnoid mater.
• C) epidural space.
• D) subarachnoid space.
• E) cerebral ventricles.

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Definitions:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and eventually joint deformity.

Autoimmune Disease

A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, causing various diseases.

Synovial Membrane

A specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid.

Articular Cartilage

A sleek, pale material enveloping bone tips where they meet to create joints, lessening friction and mitigating shock.