Blood supply of brain & spinal cord

Which blood vessel supplies the majority of blood to the brain?

• Internal Carotid Artery
• External Carotid Artery
• Vertebral Artery
• Subclavian Artery

What is the name of the blood vessel that provides the majority of blood supply to the spinal cord?

• Anterior spinal artery
• Posterior spinal artery
• Vertebral artery
• Radial artery

Which blood vessels are responsible for carrying blood away from the brain?

• Arteries
• Veins
• Capillaries
• Lymphatic vessels

Which of the following is NOT a blood supply route to the brain?

• Circle of Willis
• Posterior spinal artery
• Anterior spinal artery
• None of the above

What is the function of the Circle of Willis in the blood supply to the brain?

• To bypass blockages in blood flow to the brain
• To provide additional blood to the brain
• To regulate blood pressure in the brain
• To provide oxygen and nutrients to the brain

What happens if the blood supply to the brain is disrupted?

• Loss of consciousness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stroke

What is the function of the arterial supply to the spinal cord?

• To provide oxygen and nutrients to the spinal cord
• To regulate the blood pressure in the spinal cord
• To bypass blockages in the blood flow to the spinal cord
• To remove waste from the spinal cord

Which blood vessel supplies blood to the spinal cord and brain stem?

• Vertebral artery
• Internal carotid artery
• External carotid artery
• Radial artery

What is the role of the veins in the blood supply to the brain and spinal cord?

• To carry blood away from the brain and spinal cord
• To carry blood to the brain and spinal cord
• To regulate blood pressure in the brain and spinal cord
• To provide oxygen and nutrients to the brain and spinal cord

What is the effect of a disrupted blood supply to the spinal cord?

• Paralysis
• Numbness
• Loss of sensation
• All of the above