The structure that produces cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The structure that produces cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is the:
A. Choroid plexus
B. Meninges
C. Corpus callosum
D. Pineal gland
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The choroid plexus, located in the ventricles of the brain, is a network of capillaries and ependymal cells that secretes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF cushions the brain, removes waste, and maintains chemical environment. Meninges are protective coverings, corpus callosum connects hemispheres, pineal secretes melatonin.

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