👉 The gathered fluid, often referred to as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is a clear, colorless liquid that circulates within the central nervous system, specifically around the brain and spinal cord. It serves multiple critical functions, including cushioning and protecting neural tissues from mechanical shocks, maintaining a stable chemical environment by regulating ion concentrations, and facilitating the removal of waste products. CSF is produced by the choroid plexus in the ventricles and circulates through the ventricular system before draining into the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain and spinal cord, where it bathes the neural structures in a protective, nutrient-rich environment.
