👉 The documented fluid, also known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is a clear, colorless, and slightly sticky substance that surrounds the brain and spinal cord in the central nervous system. It is produced by the choroid plexus and circulates through the ventricular system, eventually draining into the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The CSF serves several critical functions, including providing cushioning to protect the delicate neural tissues from mechanical shock, maintaining a stable chemical environment by regulating ion concentrations and pH levels, and facilitating the removal of metabolic waste products. Additionally, it plays a role in the transport of nutrients and signaling molecules between the blood and the central nervous system.
