The Meninges and Ventricular System Quiz
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Which layer of the meninges is the toughest?

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

    • What is the function of the ventricular system?

  • To cushion the brain from impact trauma (correct)
  • To protect the meninges
  • To produce cerebrospinal fluid
  • To cause inflammation of the meningeal layers

    • Which disease involves the inflammation or autoimmune reaction of one or more meningeal layers?

  • Dura mater
  • Arachnoid membrane
  • Meningitis (correct)
  • Pia mater

    • Which ventricle is the largest among all ventricles?

    <p>Lateral ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specialized tissue is responsible for excreting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>Choroid plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition occurs when the cerebral aqueduct is blocked, causing pressure on the ventricles?

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

    How is hydrocephalus treated in infants?

    <p>Inserting a tube into the lateral ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the ventricles in the brain?

    <p>The ventricles are filled with liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the choroid plexus?

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

    Which ventricle is connected to the third ventricle by the cerebral aqueduct?

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

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

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

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