10 Questions
Where are the dural sinuses located?
Between the outer and inner layers of the dura mater
What is the function of arachnoid granulations?
Returning cerebrospinal fluid to the blood
What is the role of the pia mater?
Tightly wrapping around the brain and spinal cord
Where is the subarachnoid space located?
Between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater
What is the composition of the epidural space?
Filled with fat and blood vessels
What is the function of the arachnoid granulations?
To return cerebrospinal fluid to the blood
What is the composition of the epidural space?
Filled with fat and blood vessels
Which layer of the meninges is vascular and wraps tightly around the brain and spinal cord?
Pia mater
What is the main function of the dural sinuses?
To collect blood from small cerebral veins
What is the subdural space filled with?
Interstitial fluid
Test your knowledge of the nervous system's protective features with this quiz. Explore topics such as dura mater, dural sinuses, CNS coverings, and the role of bone and meninges in safeguarding the brain and spinal cord.
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