| |) Question 1 2 pts How does the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) contribute to the protection of the CNS? By producing white blood cells to fight infections. By serving as a physical barrier against external impacts. By connecting the CNS to the peripheral nervous system. By providing buoyancy, nutrient delivery, and waste removal. By acting as a conduit for electrical signals in the CNS. [eee True or False: A virus can breach the blood-brain barrier by infecting the capillary cells (endothelial cells) of the BBB, leading to the release of new virus particles directly into the CNS. True False [| Question 3 Which of the following is a potential outcome of bacterial meningitis if not properly treated? Can lead to life-threatening sepsis and limb amputation Most cases resolve without intervention Most patients make a full recovery without medication Antiviral medication may be given in rare cases [| Question 4 True or False: PCR and NAATs are examples of molecular methods that are classified under culture-independent diagnostic tests. True False