Which of the Following Terms Means Pertaining to the Spinal

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the spinal cord side of the body?

• A)cephalic
• B)superior
• C)distal
• D)dorsal

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem to the lumbar region, serving as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Third Ventricle

A narrow, vertical cavity in the brain located between the two halves of the diencephalon, involved in the production and flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, protective fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and maintaining chemical stability.

Diencephalon

is a division of the forebrain, located between the cerebral hemispheres and above the brainstem, including the thalamus and hypothalamus.