In the brain, the cerebral perfusion pressure is dependent on the ____.

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Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is the difference between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and intracranial pressure (ICP). Therefore, CPP is dependent on MAP, making choice B the correct answer. Mean venous pressure and absolute venous pressure do not have a direct impact on CPP. While arterial pressure is a factor, it is the mean arterial pressure specifically that impacts CPP.

In the Brain, the Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Is Dependent on the ____