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What is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

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Question :

Which of the following is not a function of cerebrospinal fluid?

A) acts as a transport medium for waste products

B) provides cushioning for delicate neural tissues

C) provides buoyant support for the brain

D) produces ATP for impulse transmission

E) acts as a transport medium for nutrients

Answer:

D) produces ATP for impulse transmission

Step-by-step explanation:

CSF doesn't produce ATP for the impulse transmission hence option D is the right option.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) performs following functions :

1) Protects the brain and spinal cord from trauma

2) It supplies nutrients to the nervous tissues

3) It removes the waste products from cerebral metabolism.

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