Predict What Would Happen in the Arachnoid Membrane If the Cells

question 13

Multiple Choice

Predict what would happen in the arachnoid membrane if the cells of the arachnoid barrier were exposed to a drug that limited their ability to form membrane-bound vacuoles.

• A) toxins might be able to enter the CSF from the circulation via veins in the brain
• B) CSF might not be able to move to the circulation
• C) collagen might be broken down
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process by which muscle fibers generate tension through the action of actin and myosin, leading to movement or maintenance of posture.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle and send signals to the central nervous system.

Superficial Pain

Pain that occurs on the skin or surface tissues, typically sharp but not deep-seated.

Visceral Pain

Pain arising from the internal organs, often described as a deep squeeze, pressure, or ache.