BIOL251: Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab
Module 6 Exam Review / questions
Module 6: Nervous System, Nervous Tissue, and the CNS
Correct answers
Question 1
During a lumbar puncture, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is collected for diagnostic
purposes. The needle passes through the thin meninge with hair-like extensions of
tissue that contains CSF in the space beneath it. Which meningeal layer is this?
• Arachnoid mater
• Dura mater
• Pia mater
Question 2
Sulci are deep grooves in the brain that separate large regions such as the cerebral
hemispheres.
• True
• False
Question 3
Theta waves are typically observed in:
• Comatose patients with no brain activity
• Adults when they are asleep
• Children and sometimes in adults during concentration
Module 6 Exam Review / questions
Module 6: Nervous System, Nervous Tissue, and the CNS
Correct answers
Question 1
During a lumbar puncture, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is collected for diagnostic
purposes. The needle passes through the thin meninge with hair-like extensions of
tissue that contains CSF in the space beneath it. Which meningeal layer is this?
• Arachnoid mater
• Dura mater
• Pia mater
Question 2
Sulci are deep grooves in the brain that separate large regions such as the cerebral
hemispheres.
• True
• False
Question 3
Theta waves are typically observed in:
• Comatose patients with no brain activity
• Adults when they are asleep
• Children and sometimes in adults during concentration
