Hydrocephalus is treated by
A) stimulant drugs.
B) anti-serotonin drugs.
C) blocking the flow of CSF through the ventricles.
D) removing the choroid plexus.
E) draining CSF from the ventricles using a shunt.

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Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. It is typically treated by draining CSF from the ventricles using a shunt, which is a hollow tube that is placed into the ventricles and then threaded under the skin to another part of the body, such as the abdomen, where the excess CSF can be absorbed. Shunts are a common and effective treatment for hydrocephalus. Other treatments, such as blocking the flow of CSF or removing the choroid plexus, may be used in certain cases but are not as common as shunt placement. Stimulant drugs and anti-serotonin drugs are not used to treat hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus Is Treated by