The Intricate World Inside
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Which layer of the meninges is the outermost layer?

  • Subarachnoid
  • Dura mater (correct)
  • Pia
  • Arachnoid

    • Which ventricle is the largest in the brain?

  • Cerebral aqueduct
  • Fourth ventricle
  • Lateral ventricle (correct)
  • Third ventricle

    • What is the purpose of the meninges?

  • To connect the third and fourth ventricles
  • To cushion the brain from blows (correct)
  • To produce cerebrospinal fluid
  • To secrete choroid plexus

    • What is the function of the choroid plexus?

    <p>To produce cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ventricle produces its own CSF?

    <p>Fourth ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is caused by the pinching of the cerebral aqueduct?

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

    In adults, what is the usual cause of the pinching of the cerebral aqueduct?

    <p>Tumor growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implanting a stent in an emergency situation?

    <p>To open up the problematic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of gray matter?

    <p>Somas and dendrites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the white matter its white color?

    <p>High fat content of myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Diffusor Tensor Imaging (DTI)?

    <p>To visualize white matter tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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