The lumbar puncture takes a sample of:
A)neural tissue from the cortex.
B)cerebrospinal fluid.
C)myelinated axons.
D)the spinal cord.

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A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and serves to cushion and protect them. This fluid can provide important diagnostic information about a variety of conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. The other options listed do not accurately describe what is sampled during a lumbar puncture.

The Lumbar Puncture Takes a Sample Of