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Obstruction to the flow of CSF at the aqueduct of sylvius will most likely lead to enlargement of ?

A
All of the ventricles
B
Only lateral ventricle
C
Only fouh ventricle
D
Both lateral and third ventricles
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is `d' i.e., Both lateral and third ventricle o CSF is produced by choroid plexus in the lateral and III ventricles. Then it flows through the aqueduct ofsylvius into the 4th ventricle and from there into the subarachnoid space to be absorbed by the arachnoid villi. o Obviously any obstruction in the aqueduct of sylvius will lead to enlargement of the proximal ventricles (i.e. both lateral and HP' ventricles).

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