Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): Composition, Circulation and Function

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Composition of CSF 2. Circulation of CSF 3. Functions. Composition of CSF: 1. Clear, colorless, transparent fluid 2. Alkaline in nature 3. Around 0.3 ml of CSF is produced/min 4. Specific gravity 1.005 5. Water—99.13% 6. Solids—0.87 % 7. K+ = 3.00 mEq, whereas plasma has 5.0 mEq 8. CI- = 114.0 [...]