The Crista Galli as Well as the Cribriform Plate Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

The crista galli as well as the cribriform plate are part of the ethmoid bone. These structures are located in a small area near the midline in the back of the skull.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Ganglia

Clusters of neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system that regulate bodily functions to conserve energy and maintain homeostasis.

Terminal Ganglia

Nerve cell clusters located near or within the organs they innervate, involved in the autonomic nervous system.

Parasympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system that regulate body functions, promoting rest and digestion.

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve responsible for motor control of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.