In domestic mammals, which structure produces most of the cerebrospinal fluid?
Correct answer: D. Choroid plexus
- A. Meningeal dura mater
- B. Arachnoid granulations
- C. Cerebral cortex
- D. Choroid plexus
Explanation
The choroid plexus within the brain ventricles produces most cerebrospinal fluid through specialized vascular epithelium. Arachnoid granulations mainly help absorb cerebrospinal fluid into venous blood.
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