SPINAL CORD (TRUE&FALSE)

Question 1

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata to the lower border of the L5 vertebra.

Answer 1

(False)
It extends from the foramen magnum to approximately the L1 - L2 vertebral level.

Question 2

-The dura mater is the innermost layer of the meninges covering the spinal cord.

Answer 2

(False)

The dura mater is the outermost layer; the innermost is the pia mater.

Question 3

Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the epidural space.

Answer 3

(False)
It is found in the subarachnoid space.

Question 4

The gray matter of the spinal cord is mainly composed of myelinated axons

Answer 4

(False)
It is composed of cell bodies of neurons, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons.

Question 5

The anterior horn of the spinal cord gray matter contains sensory neuron cell bodies.

Answer 5

(false)
It contains motor neuron cell bodies.

Question 6

Ascending tracts in the spinal cord carry motor commands from the brain to the spinal cord

Answer 6

(False)
They carry sensory information from the body to the brain.

Question 7

The spinothalamic tract transmits fine touch and proprioception

Answer 7

. (False)
It transmits pain, temperature, and crude touch.

Question 8

The dorsal column - medial lemniscus pathway is responsible for transmitting pain and temperature.

Answer 8

(False)
Answer: It transmits fine touch, vibration, and proprioception.

Question 9

Descending tracts in the spinal cord carry sensory information to the brain

Answer 9

(false)

They carry motor commands from the brain to the spinal cord.

Question 10

The corticospinal tract controls involuntary muscle movement.

Answer 10

(false)
It controls voluntary movement.