The fluid-filled ventricles within the cerebrum are similar in function to the ________ of the spinal cord.
A) subarachnoid space
B) central canal
C) pia mater
D) dura mater

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The central canal within the spinal cord and the ventricles within the cerebrum both contain cerebrospinal fluid and help to provide hydration and cushioning for the nervous tissue. The subarachnoid space, pia mater, and dura mater are all structures that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord, but do not have a direct functional similarity to the ventricles within the cerebrum.

The Fluid-Filled Ventricles Within the Cerebrum Are Similar in Function