PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781119821823
Author: Tortora
Publisher: WILEY C
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The structures involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and their location.

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The brain along with the spinal cord forms the central nervous system (CNS) of the body. The brain as well as the spinal cord are encased within a protective case known as meninges. The brain is also surrounded by a bony structure, cranium, which provides additional protection to the soft delicate tissues of the brain.

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