Moving from Rostral to Caudal in the Central Nervous System

question 19

Multiple Choice

Moving from rostral to caudal in the central nervous system means moving from the:

• A) spinal cord toward the brain.
• B) occipital lobes toward the frontal lobes.
• C) brain toward the spinal cord.
• D) sensory receptors to the spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat, scale-like cells, involved in functions like diffusion and filtration in various organs.

Brachiocephalic Vein

A major vein formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.

Internal Iliac Vein

A vein that drains blood from the pelvis and lower limbs back towards the heart, merging with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein.

Femoral Vein

A major blood vessel in the thigh that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limb back to the heart.