Which of the following statements about cerebrospinal fluid is incorrect?
A)forms at the choroid plexuses and is reabsorbed across the arachnoid villi into the blood within the dural sinuses
B)serves as a shock-absorbing fluid to cushion the brain against jarring movements
C)comes into direct contact with neurons
D)fills the subarachnoid space
E)influences the composition of the brain interstitial fluid more than the blood does

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Cerebrospinal fluid does not come into direct contact with neurons. It surrounds them in the subarachnoid space, but does not enter into the brain tissue itself.

Which of the Following Statements About Cerebrospinal Fluid Is Incorrect