Multiple choice

Regarding cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which of the following is a false statement?

  1. CSF is produced in the choroid plexus and drains into the cerebral arterial circle.

  2. It moves metabolic wastes away from the cells of nervous tissue.

  3. It has a specific gravity of 1.007, thus it buoys the brain.

  4. It maintains a volume of 140-200 ml and a fluid pressure of 10mm Hg.

  5. All of the above
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Explanation

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the choroid plexus but drains into sub-arachnoidal space and ventricular system.

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