The ventricular system is a set of four interconnected cavities (ventricles) in the brain, where the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced. source
The ventricular system is a set of four interconnected cavities (ventricles) in the brain, where the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced.
Within each ventricle is a region of choroid plexus, a network of ependymal cells involved in the production of CSF. source
Within each ventricle is a region of choroid plexus, a network of ependymal cells involved in the production of CSF.
The ventricular system is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord (from the fourth ventricle) allowing for the flow of CSF to circulate. source
The ventricular system is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord (from the fourth ventricle) allowing for the flow of CSF to circulate.
All of the ventricular system and the central canal of the spinal cord is lined with ependyma, a specialised form of epithelium. source
All of the ventricular system and the central canal of the spinal cord is lined with ependyma, a specialised form of epithelium.
The system comprises four ventricles. source
The system comprises four ventricles.
There are several foramina, openings acting as channels, that connect the ventricles. source
There are several foramina, openings acting as channels, that connect the ventricles.
The four cavities of the human brain are called ventricles. source
The four cavities of the human brain are called ventricles.
The structures of the ventricular system are embryologically derived from the neural canal, the centre of the neural tube. source
The structures of the ventricular system are embryologically derived from the neural canal, the centre of the neural tube.
The ventricles are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord within their bony confines. source
The ventricles are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord within their bony confines.
The CSF that is produced in the ventricular system is necessary for chemical stability, and the provision of nutrients needed by the brain. source
The CSF that is produced in the ventricular system is necessary for chemical stability, and the provision of nutrients needed by the brain.
During embryogenesis in the choroid plexus of the ventricles, choroid plexus cysts can form. source
During embryogenesis in the choroid plexus of the ventricles, choroid plexus cysts can form.
Whether the enlarged ventricles is a cause or a result of schizophrenia has not yet been established. source
Whether the enlarged ventricles is a cause or a result of schizophrenia has not yet been established.
Enlarged ventricles are also found in organic dementia and have been explained largely in terms of environmental factors. source
Enlarged ventricles are also found in organic dementia and have been explained largely in terms of environmental factors.
A surgical procedure to make an entry hole to access any of the ventricles is called a ventriculostomy. source
A surgical procedure to make an entry hole to access any of the ventricles is called a ventriculostomy.
Other diseases of the ventricular system include inflammation of the membranes (meningitis) or of the ventricles (ventriculitis) caused by infection. source
Other diseases of the ventricular system include inflammation of the membranes (meningitis) or of the ventricles (ventriculitis) caused by infection.
