If you go to the doctor with a horrible headache and a stiff neck, why might she suggest a spinal tap?

A. A spinal tap will tell if you have a brain tumor
B. The CSF can help diagnose specific diseases.
C. The CSF is the same as the blood supply, and the doctor can tell if you have an infection.
D. The CSF is the only way the doctor can tell if you are on drugs.


Answer: B

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