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Question 1

1) Which of these is NOT directly related to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) homeostasis?
  1. Production of CSF by the choroid plexus
  2. Cerebral autoregulation of blood flow
  3. Reabsorption of CSF by the arachnoid granulation and villi
  4. Flow of CSF from lateral, through 3rd, through 4th venticles
  5. Flow of CSF out of the 4th into the subarachnoid space
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Question by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
Errors: None
Question 2

2) Which cause of hydrocephalus is most likely when the sulci are small and the ventricles are large?
  1. Over production of CSF
  2. Decreased re-absorption of CSF
  3. Obstruction of CSF flow
  4. Treatment with acetazolamide (Diamox)
  5. Dehydration or atrophy
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Question by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
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Question 3

3) Which pattern of hydrocephalus is produced by a mass obstructing the foramen of Monro?
  1. 3rd and 4th ventricles dilated, lateral normal size
  2. lateral ventricles enlarged, 3rd and 4th normal
  3. both lateral and 3rd ventricles enlarged, 4th normal
  4. both lateral and 4th ventricles enlarged, 3rd normal
  5. All ventricles enlarged equally
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Question by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. - Author Info

Approved by: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.
Errors: None
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