Multiple Choice Questions
1. There are enlargements of the spinal cord where nerves supplying theextremities
enter and leave.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and
specify their location relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system.
HAPS Objective: H10.02 Identify the anatomical features seen in a cross
sectional view of the spinal cord. Learning Outcome: 12.01A. Describe
the general structure of the spinal cord.
2. The spinal cord
A. controls the reticular activating system.
B. stores reflexive memory.
C. forms memory engrams.
D. links the peripheral nervous system to the brain.
E. is characterized by conscious activity.
A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
E. six
Section:
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12.01 Type:
Study Guide
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H03.01 List the parts of the nervous system that constitute the central nervous
system (CNS) and those that constitute the peripheral nervous system (PNS). HAPS Objective:
H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and specify their location
relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system. Learning Outcome: 12.01A. Describe the general
structure of the spinal cord. Section: 12.01
Type: Study Guide
3. spinal cord begins at the A. cerebellum.
B. medulla oblongata.
C. foramen magnum.
D. conus medullaris
E. 1st cervical vertebrae.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and
specify their location relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system. Learning Outcome: 12.01A.
Describe the general structure of the spinal cord. Section: 12.01 Type: Study Guide
4. The conus medullaris
A. anchors the spinal cord to the coccyx.
B. is a tapered, cone like region immediately inferior to the lumbar enlargement.
C. marks the exit of nerves to the upper extremity.
D. is located adjacent to the foramen magnum.
E. is inferior to the cauda equina.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and
specify their location relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system. HAPS Objective: H10.02
Identify the anatomical features seen in a cross sectional view of the spinal cord. Learning
Outcome: 12.01A. Describe the general structure of the spinal cord.
Section:
12.01 Type:
Study Guide
5. The spinal cord ends at the A. sacrum.
B. coccyx.
, C. 5th lumbar vertebrae.
D. 2nd lumbar vertebrae.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H08.02 Identify the meninges and describe their functional relationship to the
brain and cranial bones.
HAPS Objective: H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and
specify their location relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system. Learning Outcome: 12.01A.
Describe the gene1ra8 l structure of the spinal cord. Section: 12.01 Type: Study Guide
6. thickest of the meninges is the A. pia mater.
B. arachnoid mater.
C. subdural space.
D. subarachnoid space.
E. dura mater.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H08.02 Identify the meninges and describe their functional relationship to the
brain and cranial bones.
HAPS Objective: H08.03 Describe the functions of cerebrospinal fluid, as well as the details of its
production, its circulation within the central nervous system, and its ultimate reabsorption into
the bloodstream.
HAPS Objective: H08.04 Describe the structural basis for, and the importance of the blood brain
barrier.
HAPS Objective: H10.01 Describe the gross anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves and
specify their location relative to the anatomy of the skeletal system.
HAPS Objective: H10.02 Identify the anatomical features seen in a cross sectional view of the
spinal cord.
Learning Outcome: 12.01B. Name the meninges (sing. meninx) and their related spaces
surrounding the spinal cord. Section: 12.01 Type: Study Guide
7. The sac surrounding the spinal cord is the A. dural sac.
B. meningeal sac.
C. thecal sac.
D. epidural sac.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: H08.02 Identify the meninges and describe their functional relationship to the
brain and cranial bones.
HAPS Objective: H08.03 Describe the functions of cerebrospinal fluid, as well as the details of its
production, its circulation within the central nervous system, and its ultimate reabsorption into
the bloodstream.
HAPS Objective: H08.04 Describe the structural basis for, and the importance of the blood brain
barrier.
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