Introduction to Neuroanatomy

What do you call the cell body of a neuron located in the peripheral nervous system?

• Ganglion

• Isotope

• Molecule

• Nucleus

Which of the following neuroglia can be found in the peripheral nervous system?

• Astrocyte

• Ependyma

• Oligodendrocyte

• Schwann cell

Which of the following is the correct sequence (from external to internal)?

• Arachnoid mater > subarachnoid space > > pia mater > epidural space > dura mater > subdural space

• Epidural space > dura mater > subdural space > arachnoid mater > subarachnoid space > pia mater

• Epidural space > dura mater > subdural space > pia mater > subarachnoid space > arachnoid mater

• Pia mater > subarachnoid space > arachnoid mater > subdural space > dura mater > epidural space

The spinal cord ends at the level of _____ vertebra.

• L1

• L2

• L3

• L4

The cerebrospinal fluid is produced in the brain by the:

• Atria

• Auricles

• Ventricles

• Vesicles

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

• 29

• 30

• 31

• 32

Which of the following is NOT a derivative of the forebrain vesicle?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebral hemisphere

• Hippocampus

• Infundibulum

Which of the following is NOT a part of the hindbrain?

• Cerebellum

• Diencephalon

• Medulla oblongata

• Pons

This neuroglia is a phagocyte which can be found in the central nervous system.

• Astrocyte

• Ependyma

• Microglia

• Osteocyte

Which of the following is NOT a derivative of the mesencephalon?

• Basal ganglia

• Crus cerebri

• Tectum

• Tegmentum