Increased intracranial pressure hydrocephalus occurs when:
A) the movement of CSF in the brain exceeds the production of CSF.
B) the movement of CSF decreases, but the production of CSF does not.
C) CSF production increases, which causes increased pressure in the skull.
D) total CSF volume decreases, which leads to excessive cerebral edema.
Ans: B) the movement of CSF decreases, but the production of CSF does not.
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