You have a patient who,after undergoing treatment for a brain disease,has a high amount of protein fragments and waste products in his CSF.To aid in clearance,which might you recommend?
A)A drug that increases heart rate
B)Sleep
C)Hanging upside down
D)Ingestion of acidic foods
E)None of the answer choices are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sleep is known to enhance the clearance of waste products from the brain, as the glymphatic system becomes more active during sleep. This system is responsible for removing protein fragments and waste products from the brain and is particularly efficient during sleep. Therefore, recommending sleep as a means of aiding CSF clearance would be the most appropriate option.

You Have a Patient Who,after Undergoing Treatment for a Brain