The Glymphatic System EXPLAINED [+ Review of CSF Flow]

The video explains the glymphatic system, responsible for clearing waste from the brain, distinct from the lymphatic system. It reviews cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow through brain ventricles, its circulation in the subarachnoid space, and clearance via sinuses and perivascular spaces. The glymphatic system's role in removing waste, including tau protein and beta amyloid, is linked to Alzheimer's disease. The system is more active during deep sleep, highlighting the importance of adequate sleep in reducing Alzheimer's risk.

Describe the flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the brain.

What are choroid plexuses and what role do they play in the glymphatic system?

What happens to cerebrospinal fluid after it moves out of the central canal of the spinal cord?

Explain the significance of the perivascular space in the glymphatic system.

What are tau protein and beta amyloid, and why are they significant in the context of the glymphatic system?

How does the glymphatic system relate to the removal of waste products from the brain?

What is the primary function of the glymphatic system?

What are the potential consequences of a malfunctioning glymphatic system?

Discuss the relationship between sleep and the glymphatic system.

How does the glymphatic system contribute to the prevention of Alzheimer's disease?