In a Case of Hydrocephalus Due to Blockage of the Cerebral

Question

In a case of hydrocephalus due to blockage of the cerebral aqueduct,which ventricles are distended?
A)Lateral ventricles only
B)Third ventricle only
C)Lateral and third ventricles
D)Fourth ventricle only
E)Third and fourth ventricles

Accepted Answer

In hydrocephalus due to blockage of the cerebral aqueduct, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle is obstructed. This causes the lateral and third ventricles to become distended with cerebrospinal fluid.