Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all).
-venous blood draining from the brain empties here
A)arachnoid villi
B)subarachnoid space
C)choroid plexuses
D)dural sinuses
E)dura mater

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Dural sinuses are responsible for draining the venous blood from the brain.

Answer: A 
 Arachnoid villi project into the dural sinuses to help with drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: C 
 Choroid plexuses are responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid rather than draining venous blood.

Answer: B 
 The subarachnoid space is a cavity between the arachnoid and pia mater where cerebrospinal fluid circulates, but it is not directly involved in draining venous blood.

Answer: E 
 The dura mater is a thick, protective layer that covers the brain and spinal cord, but it is not directly involved in draining venous blood.

Match the Following Structures to Their Descriptions by Using the Answer