Central Nervous System

Question 1

Meninges

Answer 1

System of membrane that enclose the brain and spinal cord, consist of three layers of connective tissue

Question 2

3 layers of the meninges

Answer 2

Dura matter, arachnoid membrane, pia matter

Question 3

dura mater

Answer 3

Thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges

Question 4

What is the inner surface of the cranium lined with

Answer 4

Dura mater

Question 5

Epidural space

Answer 5

Inner surface of the vertebral column, contains fat and supportive connective tissues to cushion the dura mater

Question 6

Subdural space

Answer 6

Located between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane

Question 7

Arachnoid membrane

Answer 7

2nd layer of meninges, located between the dura mater and the pia mater

Question 8

Subarachnoid space

Answer 8

Below the arachnoid membrane and above pia mater, contains cerebrospinal fluid

Question 9

Pia mater

Answer 9

Nearest to the brain and spinal cord, delicate connective tissue that contains a rich supply of blood vessels

Question 10

Cerebrospinal fluid functions

Answer 10

Cool and cushion organs from shock/injury, nourish the brain and spinal cord by transporting nutrients and chemical messengers to these tissues

Question 11

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by

Answer 11

Special capillaries within the four ventricles located in the middle region of the cerebrum

Question 12

Cerebrospinal fluid flows

Answer 12

Throughout the brain and around the spinal cord