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07i. Protection of the CNS

Quiz by Kelly Gallagher

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  • Q1
    The brain and spinal cord are protected and cushioned by three connective tissue membranes called the __________.
    dura mater
    meninges
    ventricles
    sinuses
    30s
  • Q2
    The delicate, innermost membrane or meningeal layer that clings to the surface of the brain and spinal cord is known as the ___________.
    pia mater
    arachnoid layer
    dura mater
    periosteum
    30s
  • Q3
    Which is the correct order from innermost to outermost layers of the meninges?
    dura mater, pia mater, arachnoid layer
    arachnoid layer, pia mater, dura mater
    pia mater, arachnoid layer, dura mater
    dura mater, arachnoid layer, pia mater
    45s
  • Q4
    Which of these is not considered protection of the CNS?
    subcutaneous adipose
    skull / vertebrae
    cerebrospinal fluid
    meninges
    45s
  • Q5
    The tough, outmost layer of meninges attached to the periosteum of the skull is the ________.
    pia mater
    aponeurosis
    arachnoid layer
    dura mater
    45s
  • Q6
    Which is the web-like layer of the meninges that occupies the same space as the cerebrospinal fluid?
    arachnoid layer
    ventricles
    dura mater
    pia mater
    45s
  • Q7
    ________ forms a watery cushion to protect the brain and spinal cord and circulates in the arachnoid space, ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord.
    cerebrospinal fluid
    blood
    neurotransmitters
    mucus
    45s
  • Q8
    _________ are interconnected cerebrospinal fluid filled cavities in the center of the brain.
    vertebrae
    subarachnoid space
    ventricles
    sinuses
    45s
  • Q9
    Which of the following provides the brain protection from chemicals?
    astrocytes
    meninges
    cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
    skull / vertebrae
    45s

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