An adult is diagnosed with communicating hydrocephalus. What is this form of hydrocephalus most often caused by?
A) Overproduction of CSF
B) Intercellular edema
C) Elevated arterial blood pressure
D) Defective CSF reabsorption

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Communicating hydrocephalus is most often caused by defective reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at the arachnoid granulations, leading to an accumulation of CSF in the ventricles.

An Adult Is Diagnosed with Communicating Hydrocephalus