Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Quiz

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

• To regulate body temperature

• To store memories

• To carry messages between the brain and body

• To produce hormones

Which layer of the meninges is known for its tough and thick characteristics?

• Subarachnoid space

• Pia mater

• Arachnoid mater

• Dura mater

What is the space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater called?

• Epidural space

• Subarachnoid space

• Subdural space

• Intermeningeal space

What is the conus medullaris?

• A bundle of spinal nerves

• The end of the spinal cord

• A type of meningeal layer

• A ligament in the spinal column

What is the function of the filum terminale?

• To protect the spinal cord from shock

• To produce cerebrospinal fluid

• To attach the spinal cord to the tailbone

• To transmit nerve signals