The Following Questions Refer to the Figure Below of an Axial

question 52

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
-Which arrow points to the vertebral artery?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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Definitions:

Craniectomy

A surgical operation that involves taking out part of the skull to reduce pressure on the brain.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Nervous System

An organ system consisting of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body, responsible for controlling and communicating information throughout the body.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord.