Hydrocephaly is a condition whereby cerebrospinal fluid accumulates around the brain. Which supportive cells continue CSF production despite it backing up in the subarachnoid space?
A) Astrocytes
B) Microglia
C) Oligodendrocytes
D) Macrophages
E) Ependymal cells

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Ependymal cells are responsible for the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. Despite the accumulation of CSF in conditions like hydrocephaly, these cells continue to produce CSF.

Hydrocephaly Is a Condition Whereby Cerebrospinal Fluid Accumulates Around the Brain