BIOL 5600 Exam 2: Spinal Cord Test Questions with Complete Verified Answers.

How does the dura mater differ in the spinal cord from the brain? - Answer Only one layer instead of two The epidural space consists of: - Answer Blood vessels, fat, and connective tissue What separates the epidural space and subdural space? - Answer Dura mater The subdurall space consists of: - Answer Serous fluid What separates the subdural space and subarachnoid space? - Answer Arachnoid Mater The subarachnoid space consists of: - Answer CSF What separates the subarachnoid space from the CNS (Spinal Cord)? - Answer Pia Mater Net-like fine membrane with no blood vessel, and doesn't go into the grooves - Answer Arachnoid Mater Thin Clear membrane on surface of CNS; contains nerve endings - Answer Pia Mater What is the function of the Choroid Plexus? - Answer produce CSF What makes up the Choroid Plexus? - Answer Ependymal cells and Pia mater cells ini centricles Hydrocephaly - Answer abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain; blockage of ducts leads to potential damage of CNS by built up pressure Baby's Skulls Soft - Answer Leads to bulge of head Injury - Answer Cut off section of skull so bulges out rather than crushing delicate nervous tissue inward