Chapter 14: Central Nervous System

Chapter 14: Central Nervous System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below 

 

Chapter 14-A: Central Nervous System

 

Test Bank

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. The central nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and autonomic nerves.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 421

TOP:    Central Nervous System Introduction

 

2. The central nervous system includes all of the nervous system except the peripheral nervous system.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 421

TOP:    Central Nervous System Introduction

 

3. The meninges are protective coverings, continuous around the brain and spinal cord.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 421

TOP:    Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

 

4. Meningitis refers to inflammation of the brain.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 423 (Box 14-1)                          TOP:    Meningitis

 

5. Cerebrospinal fluid circulates in the subarachnoid space of the meninges.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 424

TOP:    Formation and Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid

 

6. Besides providing protection, the cerebrospinal fluid can influence the respiratory center.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 424

TOP:    Cerebrospinal Fluid

 

7. Dural sinuses function as reservoirs for cerebrospinal fluid.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 423

TOP:    Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The layer of the meninges that serves as the inner periosteum of the cranial bone is the:

a.	pia mater.
b.	arachnoid membrane.
c.	dura mater.
d.	None of the above are correct.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 421

TOP:    Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

 

2. The innermost layer of the meninges is the:

a.	pia mater.
b.	arachnoid membrane.
c.	dura mater.
d.	None of the above are correct.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 421

TOP:    Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

 

3. The main divisions of the central nervous system are the:

a.	brain, spinal cord, and autonomic nerves.
b.	brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
c.	brain and spinal cord.
d.	sensory division and motor division.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 421

TOP:    Central Nervous System Introduction

 

4. Meningitis refers to inflammation of the:

a.	brain.
b.	meninges.
c.	spinal cord.
d.	cerebrospinal fluid.

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 443 (Box 14-1)                          TOP:    Meningitis

 

5. Cerebrospinal fluid is found in all of the following except the:

a.	subarachnoid space.
b.	central canal.
c.	third ventricle.
d.	subdural space.

 

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 424         TOP:    Fluid Spaces