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C erebro s pinal F luid ( CSF ). Watery fluid derived from blood via a ventricular choroid plexus (w/ependymal cells) CSF: Protects – shock absorber Supports and reduces weight (brain “floats” in skull) Distributes ions and minerals (in addition to blood flow).
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Watery fluid derived from blood via a ventricular choroid plexus(w/ependymal cells) CSF: • Protects – shock absorber • Supports and reduces weight (brain “floats” in skull) • Distributes ions and minerals (in addition to blood flow)