Question

A nurse educator is explaining basic neuroanatomy to a class of prospective nursing students. Which statement best conveys an aspect of the role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Answer 1

Answer:

CSF ( Cerebrospinal fluid) is the colorless, clear fluid present in the spinal cord and brain. The ependymal cells present in the choroid plexus is responsible for the production of CSF.

Around 500 ml of the CSF is produced every day in the central nervous system. The main function of the CSF is the covering of the brain and cushions the central nervous system. This fluid allows the water medium for the diffusion of the chemicals and nutrients

Answer 2

The correct answer is incomplete as it lacks the options, however the answer is given on based of generalized role:

Answer:

The correct answer is- CSF provides a near-water medium for diffusion of nutrients and cushions the brain.

Explanation:

Cerebrospinal fluid is colorless body fluid present in the spinal cord, and the brain. This fluids play a vital role in human body to protect brain by acting as the cushion for the brain and protect from external shock.

CSF also play role in diffusion as it provides the water like medium that help in the diffusion process of nutrients in the body.

Thus, the correct answer is - CSF provides a near-water medium for diffusion of nutrients and cushions the brain.