Cerebrospinal Fluid

question 11

Multiple Choice

Cerebrospinal fluid

• A)helps maintain a stable ionic concentration in the brain and spinal cord.
• B)has no nutritive function and is only protective.
• C)has the same composition as capillary fluids.
• D)mixes with blood to nourish brain and spinal cord tissues.

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