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Where does the spinal cord end in dogs?

  • Around the thoracic region
  • Around the cervical region
  • Around the lumbosacral junction (correct)
  • Around the sacral region

    • What is the name given to the cluster of spinal nerves that travel caudally within the vertebral canal after the L7 vertebra?

  • Ventral root
  • Dorsal root
  • Cauda equina (correct)
  • Spinal nerve

    • What role does CSF play in waste removal?

  • Forming a protective barrier
  • Cleaning up toxins and waste products (correct)
  • Regulating temperature
  • Monitoring the central nervous system for foreign agents

    • What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>To provide cushioning and buoyancy for the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cloudy appearance of CSF indicate?

    <p>Infection and/or inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three continuous membranes of connective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges?

    <p>Ependymal mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the outermost and thickest layer of the meninges?

    <p>Dura mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the atlantooccipital space located for CSF collection in horses?

    <p>Caudal to the poll, on the dorsal midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal appearance of CSF?

    <p>Clear, colorless, and odorless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the space between the dura mater and the vertebral canal?

    <p>Epidural space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition could potentially raise intracranial pressure?

    <p>Brain tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the lumbosacral space preferred for CSF collection in standing patients?

    <p>Avoid risk of recovery from general anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the meninges is correct?

    <p>The dura mater and the periosteum are fused inside the cranial cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>To act as a shock absorber and provide nutrition to the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the vertebral canal, which space is present around the spinal cord?

    <p>The epidural space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is NOT a meningeal layer?

    <p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential route for meningitis mentioned in the text?

    <p>From the nose to the brain via the olfactory nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the meningeal spaces is correct?

    <p>The subarachnoid space contains the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the vertebral canal does the spinal cord terminate in horses?

    <p>Lumbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is not a meningeal layer surrounding the spinal cord?

    <p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>Protecting the brain and spinal cord from mechanical injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve should be avoided during epidural anesthesia in horses?

    <p>Femoral nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk of injecting into the cerebrospinal fluid during epidural anesthesia?

    <p>Affecting brain function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To regulate intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition could potentially raise intracranial pressure?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CSF circulation mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the atlantooccipital space located for CSF collection in horses?

    <p>Just caudal to the poll, on the dorsal midline, at the level of the wings of the atlas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the lumbosacral space preferred for CSF collection in standing patients?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a cloudy appearance of CSF indicate according to the text?

    <p>Infection and/or inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the space between the pia mater and the arachnoid mater?

    <p>Subarachnoid space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the dura mater?

    <p>To provide a protective covering for the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which location does the spinal cord terminate in dogs?

    <p>Lumbosacral junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>To provide a cushioning effect for the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a meningeal layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

    <p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name given to the cluster of spinal nerves that travel caudally within the vertebral canal after the L7 vertebra in dogs?

    <p>Cauda equina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nerves should be avoided during epidural anesthesia in horses?

    <p>Femoral nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk of injecting into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during epidural anesthesia?

    <p>Direct access to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is not a meningeal layer surrounding the spinal cord?

    <p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of the vertebral canal does the spinal cord terminate in dogs?

    <p>Lumbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>Blood flow regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the dura mater and the periosteum in the vertebral canal?

    <p>The dura mater and periosteum are separate layers in the vertebral canal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater?

    <p>The arachnoid membrane is attached to the pia mater and sends delicate trabeculae to the pia mater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the pia mater?

    <p>The pia mater is the innermost meningeal layer and intimately follows the brain's gyri and sulci.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the cranial cavity, what is the relationship between the dura mater and the periosteum?

    <p>The dura mater and periosteum are fused together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what is the potential route for meningitis mentioned?

    <p>Through the olfactory nerve, which is surrounded by meninges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>CSF provides shock absorption for the brain and supplies nutrients to the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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