Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology 15Th Edition By David Shier – Test Bank

Chapter 11 Nervous System II: Divisions of the Nervous System

1) The central nervous system (CNS) consists of
A) spinal and cranial nerves.
B) the brain and spinal cord.
C) the brain and cranial nerves.
D) nerves in the upper and lower limbs.

Answer: B
Section: 11.01
Topic: Anatomical and functional organization of the nervous system
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.01 Describe the relationship among the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord.
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2) The epidural space in the vertebral column contains
A) loose connective tissue, blood vessels, and adipose tissue.
B) dense connective tissue and cartilage.
C) no tissue, that is why it is a space.
D) collagen, elastin, and keratin.

Answer: A
Section: 11.02
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain; Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02 Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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3) If a person contracted meningitis (an inflammation of the meninges due to infection), which specific nervous structures would be inflamed and swollen?
A) The brain and spinal cord
B) The membranes that delineate all of the major brain parts
C) The pia mater, arachnoid mater, and dura mater
D) Nerve tracts that run up and down the spinal cord

Answer: C
Section: 11.02
Topic: Anatomical and functional organization of the nervous system; Gross anatomy of the components of the brain; Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom’s: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 11.02 Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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4) Cerebrospinal fluid is
A) clear and liquid.
B) white and thick.
C) red.
D) yellow in the CNS and clear in the PNS.

Answer: A
Section: 11.03
Topic: Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.03 Discuss the formation and function of cerebrospinal fluid.
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5) In a subdural hematoma resulting from a blow to the head, blood accumulates between the
A) dura mater and skull.
B) dura mater and arachnoid mater.
C) pia mater and brain.
D) arachnoid mater and pia mater.

Answer: B
Section: 11.02
Topic: Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid; Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom’s: 3. Apply
Learning Outcome: 11.02 Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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6) An inflammation of the meninges called meningitis usually affects the
A) dura mater only.
B) dura mater and arachnoid mater.
C) arachnoid mater and pia mater.
D) pia mater only.

Answer: C
Section: 11.02
Topic: Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid; Clinical applications of the nervous system
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02 Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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7) The ________ is the thin meninx attached to the surface of the brain, containing many nerves and blood vessels.
A) dura mater
B) arachnoid mater
C) pia mater
D) subdural mater

Answer: C
Section: 11.02
Topic: Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.02 Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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8) Most cerebrospinal fluid is secreted from the choroid plexuses in the
A) lateral ventricles.
B) third ventricle.
C) fourth ventricle.
D) cerebral aqueduct.

Answer: A
Section: 11.03
Topic: Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.03 Discuss the formation and function of cerebrospinal fluid.
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9) The fourth ventricle is in the
A) left cerebral hemisphere.
B) brainstem.
C) midline of the brain, beneath the corpus callosum.
D) right cerebral hemisphere.

Answer: B
Section: 11.03
Topic: Gross anatomy of the components of the brain; Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 11.03 Discuss the formation and function of cerebrospinal fluid.
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10) Cerebrospinal fluid
A) helps maintain a stable ionic concentration in the brain and spinal cord.
B) has no nutritive function and is only protective.
C) has the same composition as capillary fluids.
D) mixes with blood to nourish brain and spinal cord tissues.

Answer: A
Section: 11.03
Topic: Protective roles of cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
Bloom’s: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 11.03 Discuss the formation and function of cerebrospinal fluid.
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