Question 1

Which of the three spinal meninges is the most superficial?

Accepted Answer

A) Arachnoid mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Meninx mater 
D) Pia mater 
E) Epi mater 
A) Arachnoid mater 
B) Dura mater 
C) Meninx mater 
D) Pia mater 
E) Epi mater

Question 2

Which of the following lists the connective tissue coverings of the axons,fascicles,and entire nerve in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A) endoneurium,perineurium,epineurium 
B) endoneurium,epineurium,perineurium 
C) perineurium,epineurium,endoneurium 
D) epineurium,endoneurium,perineurium 
A) endoneurium,perineurium,epineurium 
B) endoneurium,epineurium,perineurium 
C) perineurium,epineurium,endoneurium 
D) epineurium,endoneurium,perineurium

Question 3

An ipsilateral,intersegmental,spinal somatic reflex will most likely control

Accepted Answer

A) only one flexor muscle on the same side of the body as the sensor. 
B) many flexor muscles on the same side of the body as the sensor. 
C) many flexor and extensor muscles on the same side of the body as the sensor. 
D) many flexor muscles on the opposite side of the body as the sensor. 
E) many flexor and extensor muscles on the opposite side of the body as the sensor. 
A) only one flexor muscle on the same side of the body as the sensor. 
B) many flexor muscles on the same side of the body as the sensor. 
C) many flexor and extensor muscles on the same side of the body as the sensor. 
D) many flexor muscles on the opposite side of the body as the sensor. 
E) many flexor and extensor muscles on the opposite side of the body as the sensor.

Question 4

In response to a muscle being stretched,a muscle spindle initiates a somatic spinal reflex that causes?1.contraction of the agonist muscle.?2.relaxation of the antagonist muscle.?3.contraction of the antagonist muscle.?4.relaxation of the agonist muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 4 only 
E) 1 and 2 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 4 only 
E) 1 and 2

Question 5

The thoracic nerves are also called the

Accepted Answer

A) brachial nerves. 
B) lumbar nerves. 
C) sacral nerves. 
D) cervical nerves. 
E) intercostals nerves. 
A) brachial nerves. 
B) lumbar nerves. 
C) sacral nerves. 
D) cervical nerves. 
E) intercostals nerves.

Question 6

This division of a spinal nerve reenters the vertebral cavity through the intervertebral foramen and serves the vertebrae,vertebral ligaments,blood vessels of the spinal cord,and meninges.

Accepted Answer

A) Dorsal ramus 
B) Ventral ramus 
C) Rami communicantes 
D) Meningeal branch 
E) Brachial plexus 
A) Dorsal ramus 
B) Ventral ramus 
C) Rami communicantes 
D) Meningeal branch 
E) Brachial plexus

Question 7

Where is the posterior ramus?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) G 
D) H 
E) None of these choices 
A) B 
B) C 
C) G 
D) H 
E) None of these choices

Question 8

This type of descending motor pathway conveys nerve impulses that originate in the cerebral cortex and are destined to cause precise,voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) Indirect pathway 
B) Direct pathway 
C) Reflex arc 
D) Somatic arc 
E) Muscle spindle 
A) Indirect pathway 
B) Direct pathway 
C) Reflex arc 
D) Somatic arc 
E) Muscle spindle

Question 9

Which of the structures listed below contains cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) Epidural space 
B) Subarachnoid space 
C) Dural space 
D) Meninx 
E) Pia mater 
A) Epidural space 
B) Subarachnoid space 
C) Dural space 
D) Meninx 
E) Pia mater

Question 10

Which of the following nerves is labeled F in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) phrenic nerve 
B) axillary nerve 
C) intercostal nerve 
D) femoral nerve 
E) common fibular nerve 
A) phrenic nerve 
B) axillary nerve 
C) intercostal nerve 
D) femoral nerve 
E) common fibular nerve

Question 11

Which region of the spinal cord carries nerve impulses for proprioception?

Accepted Answer

A) Posterior white column 
B) Anterior gray horn 
C) Anterior white column 
D) Lateral white column 
E) Dermatome tract 
A) Posterior white column 
B) Anterior gray horn 
C) Anterior white column 
D) Lateral white column 
E) Dermatome tract

Question 12

Denticulate ligaments are thickenings of

Accepted Answer

A) arachnoid mater. 
B) pia mater. 
C) dura mater. 
D) interstitial fluid. 
E) subdural space. 
A) arachnoid mater. 
B) pia mater. 
C) dura mater. 
D) interstitial fluid. 
E) subdural space.

Question 13

A nerve impulse initiated at a muscle spindle has to travel through which of the following structures to get into the spinal column?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior root of spinal nerve 
B) Posterior root of spinal nerve 
C) Tectospinal tract 
D) Central canal 
E) Lateral reticulospinal tract 
A) Anterior root of spinal nerve 
B) Posterior root of spinal nerve 
C) Tectospinal tract 
D) Central canal 
E) Lateral reticulospinal tract

Question 14

A severed obturator nerve will lead into paralysis of which region of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Cervical 
B) Thoracic 
C) Lumbar 
D) Thigh 
E) Arms 
A) Cervical 
B) Thoracic 
C) Lumbar 
D) Thigh 
E) Arms

Question 15

Which of the following nerves is labeled D in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) phrenic nerve 
B) ulnar nerve 
C) intercostal nerve 
D) femoral nerve 
E) tibial nerve 
A) phrenic nerve 
B) ulnar nerve 
C) intercostal nerve 
D) femoral nerve 
E) tibial nerve

Question 16

Where is the anterior (ventral)root of a spinal nerve?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) G 
E) H 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) G 
E) H

Question 17

Which of the following parts of a reflex arc monitors body conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensory receptor 
B) Integrating center 
C) Motor neuron 
D) Effector 
E) Interneuron 
A) Sensory receptor 
B) Integrating center 
C) Motor neuron 
D) Effector 
E) Interneuron

Question 18

Describe the gross external anatomy of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which nerves labeled in the diagram form the sciatic nerve?

Accepted Answer

A) B and C 
B) A and B 
C) F and G 
D) E and F 
E) D and E 
A) B and C 
B) A and B 
C) F and G 
D) E and F 
E) D and E

Question 20

The nerve labeled E in the diagram arises from which plexus?

Accepted Answer

A) cervical plexus 
B) brachial plexus 
C) lumbar plexus 
D) sacral plexus 
E) coccygeal plexus 
A) cervical plexus 
B) brachial plexus 
C) lumbar plexus 
D) sacral plexus 
E) coccygeal plexus

Exam 13: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Which of the three spinal meninges is the most superficial?

Which of the following lists the connective tissue coverings of the axons,fascicles,and entire nerve in the correct order?

An ipsilateral,intersegmental,spinal somatic reflex will most likely control

In response to a muscle being stretched,a muscle spindle initiates a somatic spinal reflex that causes?1.contraction of the agonist muscle.?2.relaxation of the antagonist muscle.?3.contraction of the antagonist muscle.?4.relaxation of the agonist muscle.

The thoracic nerves are also called the

This division of a spinal nerve reenters the vertebral cavity through the intervertebral foramen and serves the vertebrae,vertebral ligaments,blood vessels of the spinal cord,and meninges.

Where is the posterior ramus?

This type of descending motor pathway conveys nerve impulses that originate in the cerebral cortex and are destined to cause precise,voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

Which of the structures listed below contains cerebrospinal fluid?

Which of the following nerves is labeled F in the diagram?

Which region of the spinal cord carries nerve impulses for proprioception?

Denticulate ligaments are thickenings of

A nerve impulse initiated at a muscle spindle has to travel through which of the following structures to get into the spinal column?

A severed obturator nerve will lead into paralysis of which region of the body?

Which of the following nerves is labeled D in the diagram?

Where is the anterior (ventral)root of a spinal nerve?

Which of the following parts of a reflex arc monitors body conditions?

Describe the gross external anatomy of the spinal cord.

Which nerves labeled in the diagram form the sciatic nerve?

The nerve labeled E in the diagram arises from which plexus?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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