Which statement best describes herniation resulting from increased intracranial pressure?
A) Movement of brain tissue into ventricles
B) Movement of brain stem upward
C) Pushing of excess CSF and blood down around the spinal cord
D) Displacement of brain tissue downward toward the spinal cord

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Herniation due to increased intracranial pressure typically involves the downward displacement of brain tissue toward the spinal cord, often through the foramen magnum.

Which Statement Best Describes Herniation Resulting from Increased Intracranial Pressure