Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations.
-CSF
A)Brain and spinal cord
B)Record of electricity in the brain
C)Withdrawal of fluid from a space between the membranes surrounding the lower back
D)Stroke
E)Gradual deterioration of mental capacity
F)Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
G)Device to relieve nerve pain
H)Degenerative disease of motor neurons in the spinal cord
I)Destruction of myelin sheath on neurons in the brain
J)Abnormal electrical activity in the brain

Question

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CSF stands for cerebrospinal fluid, which is the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: C
 The abbreviation CSF can also refer to a medical procedure called a cerebrospinal fluid tap or lumbar puncture, in which fluid is withdrawn from a space between the membranes surrounding the lower back.

Note: None of the other answer options accurately describe CSF.

Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations