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CSF 01

Topic: Physiology

Created on Monday, November 26 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Monday, November 26 2007.

In an adult, how much CSF does the choroid plexus produce daily?


 
        A) 100 to 200 mL
 
        B) 400 to 500 mL
 
        C) 600 to 800 mL
 
        D) 10 to 20 mL
 
        E) 50 to 100 mL
 

 


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A) 100 to 200 mL

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Approximately 400 to 500 mL of CSF are produced daily by the adult choroid plexus.

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B) 400 to 500 mL

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Approximately 400 to 500 mL of CSF are produced daily by the adult choroid plexus.

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C) 600 to 800 mL

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Approximately 400 to 500 mL of CSF are produced daily by the adult choroid plexus.

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D) 10 to 20 mL

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Approximately 400 to 500 mL of CSF are produced daily by the adult choroid plexus.

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E) 50 to 100 mL

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Approximately 400 to 500 mL of CSF are produced daily by the adult choroid plexus.

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References:

1. Prayson, R.A., and Goldblum, J.R. (Eds.) (2005). Neuropathology. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia. (ISBN:0443066582)Advertising:
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CSF 01
Question ID: 112607079
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 11/26/2007
Modified: 11/26/2007
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