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Set 12 Spinal Cord And Spinal Nerves

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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During a spinal tap, cerebrospinal fluid is obtained from which of the following locations?

A) Dural sinus
B) Epidural space
C) Subarachnoid space
D) Subdural space
E) Sagittal sinus

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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There are ________ enlargements of the spinal cord where nerves supplying the extremities enter and leave.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
E) six

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following statements concerning structures of the spinal cord is false?

A) The dorsal root of the spinal cord conveys sensory (afferent) nerve impulses to the spinal cord.
B) The posterior horn of the cord contains the cell bodies of motor neurons.
C) The ventral root is formed by the axons of neurons in the lateral and anterior horns.
D) The dorsal and ventral roots unite to form spinal nerves.
E) The ventral root of the spinal cord conveys motor (efferent) nerve impulses away from the spinal cord.

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