Which Is a FALSE Statement About the Cerebrospinal Fluid

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which is a FALSE statement about the cerebrospinal fluid?

• A)It has the same composition as blood plasma.
• B)It acts as a cushion for the brain and spinal cord.
• C)It is secreted by cells lining the ventricles of the brain.
• D)It circulates within and between brain ventricles and surrounds the spinal cord.
• E)It is in diffusion equilibrium with the extracellular fluid of the central nervous system. 

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