Cerebrospinal fluid

A. helps maintain a stable ionic concentration in the brain and spinal cord.
B. mixes with blood to nourish brain and spinal cord tissues.
C. has no nutritive function and is only protective.
D. has the same composition as capillary fluids.


Answer: A

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