Hydrocephaly is a condition whereby cerebrospinal fluid accumulates around the brain. Which supportive cells continue CSF production despite it backing up in the subarachnoid space?

A) Astrocytes
B) Microglia
C) Oligodendrocytes
D) Macrophages
E) Ependymal cells

Hydrocephaly

A condition characterized by excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles, leading to increased intracranial pressure and head enlargement.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and serving various functions in the central nervous system.

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells lining the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.