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What are the main differences in composition between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma?

And, which fluid has better buffer ability?


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plasma has better buffering ability as protein concentration is relatively much higher in plasma than CSF! ;besides there are soem electrolyte diff. and glucose is abt 60-70% of tht of plasma and few lymphocytes per mm3

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