The fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord is:
A. Cerebrospinal fluid
B. Lymph
C. Synovial fluid
D. Pleural fluid
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid produced by the choroid plexus in the ventricles of the brain. It cushions the CNS, provides buoyancy, removes waste, and maintains chemical stability. Synovial fluid is in joints, pleural fluid in chest cavity, lymph in lymphatic vessels.

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