Sixteen year-old Jake is diagnosed with hydrocephaly.What will this do if left untreated?
A) The brain will shrink and shrivel.
B) The excess fluid will exert pressure on his brain.
C) The cerebral cortex will absorb the excess fluid and swell.
D) Tthe choroid plexus will enlarge.
E) The arachnoid granulations will halt their function.

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Hydrocephaly is a condition where there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. If left untreated, the excess fluid can exert pressure on the brain, which can lead to damage of brain tissue and can cause symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures. The other options presented are not accurate effects of hydrocephaly if left untreated.

Sixteen Year-Old Jake Is Diagnosed with Hydrocephaly