A 12-year-old female presents with hydrocephalus. Blockage of which of the following would cause this condition?
A) Cerebral aqueduct
B) Inferior colliculi
C) Red nucleus
D) Tegmentum

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Hydrocephalus occurs as a result of an obstruction in the ventricular system of the brain. The cerebral aqueduct is a narrow canal that connects the third and fourth ventricles, and a blockage in this area can prevent the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid, leading to hydrocephalus. The inferior colliculi, red nucleus, and tegmentum are not directly involved in the regulation of cerebrospinal fluid circulation.

A 12-Year-Old Female Presents with Hydrocephalus