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The video tutorial explains hydrocephalus, a condition affecting both children and adults. It describes two types: communicating hydrocephalus, where reabsorption issues lead to fluid accumulation, and non-communicating hydrocephalus, where fluid flow is blocked. Causes include genetic factors and diseases like head trauma or brain tumors.

What are the two main types of hydrocephalus?

• Acute and chronic

• Genetic and acquired

• Communicating and non-communicating

• Primary and secondary

What issue leads to communicating hydrocephalus?

• Blockage in the ventricles

• Genetic mutation

• Problem with reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid

• Excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid

In non-communicating hydrocephalus, what is blocked?

• Blood vessels

• Nerve signals

• Oxygen supply

• Cerebrospinal fluid flow

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of hydrocephalus?

• Vitamin deficiency

• Brain tumors

• Head trauma

• Inherited genetic factors

Hydrocephalus can be acquired as a result of which condition?

• Kidney failure

• Lung infection

• Heart disease

• Head trauma