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What is the primary function of the choroid plexus in the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of the choroid plexus in the central nervous system?
- To produce cerebrospinal fluid (correct)
- To regulate blood pressure in the brain
- To stimulate neuronal activity
- To filter out toxins from the bloodstream
During which stage of growth and development does intramembranous ossification occur?
During which stage of growth and development does intramembranous ossification occur?
- Childhood growth
- Adolescent development
- Fetal development
- Embryonic development (correct)
What is the term for the process by which cerebrospinal fluid is recycled back into the blood?
What is the term for the process by which cerebrospinal fluid is recycled back into the blood?
- Arachnoid villi absorption (correct)
- Diffusion
- Phagocytosis
- Reabsorption
Which type of bone is characterized by a compact, dense structure and is found in the shafts of long bones?
Which type of bone is characterized by a compact, dense structure and is found in the shafts of long bones?
What is the term for the condition in which the bones become brittle and porous due to a lack of vitamin D and calcium?
What is the term for the condition in which the bones become brittle and porous due to a lack of vitamin D and calcium?
Which type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles?
Which type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles?
What is the primary site of innervation for the mimetic muscles?
What is the primary site of innervation for the mimetic muscles?
What is the primary function of the tensor tympani muscle?
What is the primary function of the tensor tympani muscle?
At what level of the vertebral column does the spinal cord typically end?
At what level of the vertebral column does the spinal cord typically end?
What is the primary cause of Horner's Syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Horner's Syndrome?
What is the primary function of the suspensory ligaments in the breast?
What is the primary function of the suspensory ligaments in the breast?
What is the primary structure that articulates with the transverse process of the vertebrae in the rib cage?
What is the primary structure that articulates with the transverse process of the vertebrae in the rib cage?
