Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language,
and Hearing
7th Edition
• Author(s)J. Anthony Seikel, David G.
Drumright, Daniel J. Hudock
TEST BANK
Chapter 11. Neuroanatomy
Overview
Sense, Sensor, and Stimulation
Divisions of the Nervous System
Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems
Development Divisions
Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
Neurons……..
,
,Question 1
Which of the following correctly describes the autonomic
nervous system?
A. It governs voluntary control of skeletal muscles.
B. It regulates vital functions like heartbeat and digestion
automatically.
C. It carries conscious sensory information from the skin to the
brain.
D. It includes the brain and spinal cord structures.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary
physiological processes (heart rate, digestion, breathing, etc.)
without conscious effort. Option B correctly describes this.
Option A is incorrect because voluntary control of skeletal
muscles is a function of the somatic (not autonomic) nervous
system. Option C describes somatic sensory function, not
autonomic. Option D is incorrect because the brain and spinal
cord are components of the central nervous system, not the
peripheral (autonomic) system.
Why Option A is incorrect: That describes the somatic nervous
system (voluntary movement), not autonomic function.
Why Option B is correct: As noted, autonomic processes (heart,
, breathing) are automatic.
Why Option C is incorrect: Conscious sensory input (touch,
pain) is carried by the somatic system, not the autonomic.
Why Option D is incorrect: The brain and spinal cord comprise
the CNS, not the autonomic PNS.
Question 2
Which meningeal layer lies directly on the surface of the brain?
A. Dura mater
B. Arachnoid mater
C. Pia mater
D. Subarachnoid space
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The pia mater is the innermost meningeal layer and closely
adheres to the contours of the brain and spinal cord. Option C is
correct. The dura mater (Option A) is the tough outer layer, not
directly on the brain. The arachnoid mater (Option B) is the
middle layer (a thin, wispy membrane) above the pia. The
subarachnoid space (Option D) is a fluid-filled space between
the arachnoid and pia, not a layer.
Why Option A is incorrect: The dura mater is superficial, lining
the skull, not the brain surface.
Why Option B is incorrect: The arachnoid is above the pia and
does not touch the brain.
and Hearing
7th Edition
• Author(s)J. Anthony Seikel, David G.
Drumright, Daniel J. Hudock
TEST BANK
Chapter 11. Neuroanatomy
Overview
Sense, Sensor, and Stimulation
Divisions of the Nervous System
Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems
Development Divisions
Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
Neurons……..
,
,Question 1
Which of the following correctly describes the autonomic
nervous system?
A. It governs voluntary control of skeletal muscles.
B. It regulates vital functions like heartbeat and digestion
automatically.
C. It carries conscious sensory information from the skin to the
brain.
D. It includes the brain and spinal cord structures.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary
physiological processes (heart rate, digestion, breathing, etc.)
without conscious effort. Option B correctly describes this.
Option A is incorrect because voluntary control of skeletal
muscles is a function of the somatic (not autonomic) nervous
system. Option C describes somatic sensory function, not
autonomic. Option D is incorrect because the brain and spinal
cord are components of the central nervous system, not the
peripheral (autonomic) system.
Why Option A is incorrect: That describes the somatic nervous
system (voluntary movement), not autonomic function.
Why Option B is correct: As noted, autonomic processes (heart,
, breathing) are automatic.
Why Option C is incorrect: Conscious sensory input (touch,
pain) is carried by the somatic system, not the autonomic.
Why Option D is incorrect: The brain and spinal cord comprise
the CNS, not the autonomic PNS.
Question 2
Which meningeal layer lies directly on the surface of the brain?
A. Dura mater
B. Arachnoid mater
C. Pia mater
D. Subarachnoid space
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The pia mater is the innermost meningeal layer and closely
adheres to the contours of the brain and spinal cord. Option C is
correct. The dura mater (Option A) is the tough outer layer, not
directly on the brain. The arachnoid mater (Option B) is the
middle layer (a thin, wispy membrane) above the pia. The
subarachnoid space (Option D) is a fluid-filled space between
the arachnoid and pia, not a layer.
Why Option A is incorrect: The dura mater is superficial, lining
the skull, not the brain surface.
Why Option B is incorrect: The arachnoid is above the pia and
does not touch the brain.
