Ventricles

Definition

Ventricles are four interconnected cavities within the brain that produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions the brain and spinal cord. This system is crucial for protecting the central nervous system by removing waste products and providing nutrients.

Related terms

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, playing a key role in cushioning the brain within the skull and serving as a nutrient delivery and waste removal system for the brain.

Choroid Plexus: A network of cells that line the ventricles of the brain, responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid.

Hydrocephalus: A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain, leading to increased pressure inside the skull