Cerebrospinal fluid

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bodily fluid
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CSF
gptkbp:absorbedBy arachnoid granulations
gptkbp:analyzes meningitis
multiple sclerosis
subarachnoid hemorrhage
gptkbp:circulatesThrough subarachnoid space
ventricles of the brain
gptkbp:color clear
gptkbp:composition gptkb:water
glucose
proteins
electrolytes
gptkbp:dailyProduction about 500 mL
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:spinal_cord
brain
gptkbp:function protects central nervous system
cushions brain
provides nutrients
removes waste
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cerebrospinal fluid
gptkbp:minimumPressure 70-180 mmH2O (normal adult)
gptkbp:producedBy choroid plexus
gptkbp:sampledBy lumbar puncture
gptkbp:suffersFrom meningitis
hydrocephalus
CSF leak
intracranial hypertension
gptkbp:volumeInAdults about 150 mL
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CSF
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6