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The amount of CSF in the cranial cavity is

a)

500 mL

b)

140 mL

c)

1 L

d)

1.5 mL



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The amount of CSF in the cranial cavity is

a)

500 mL

b)

140 mL

c)

1 L

d)

1.5 mL

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

All the ventricles of brain and central canal of spinal cord contain lymph-like extracellular fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The total amount of CSF present in and around central nervous system is 80-150 mL. CSF contains glucose, proteins, lactic acid, urea,  and some WBCs.

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