Question

State the function of cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer 1

Cerebrospinal fluid:

1. Brain is the main control centre of the body.
2. Brain is surrounded by three membranes called meninges, which help to protect it.
3. The space between the membranes is filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
4. Cerebrospinal fluid protects the brain from mechanical shocks.
5. It also nourishes the brain.
6. Metabolic wastes generated by the functioning of the brain is also removed by the cerebrospinal fluid.