ATI LPN
Medical-Surgical Nursing Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The brain is protected by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The brain is safeguarded by the meninges (membranes), cerebrospinal fluid (cushion), and the skull (bony structure), all working together.
Question 2 of 5
The uniformity in the way nerve cells function within the animal kingdom
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conserved neuron function across animals suggests it evolved early, enabling complex nervous systems to build upon this foundation.
Question 3 of 5
In all vertebrates, the brain consists of the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vertebrate brains are divided embryonically into forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, encompassing all regions like the cerebrum and cerebellum.
Question 4 of 5
Our emotions, learning, and memory depend upon the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The limbic system, including the amygdala and hippocampus, governs emotions, learning, and memory.
Question 5 of 5
Like the brain, the spinal cord is surrounded by bone, meninges, and-----------
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The spinal cord is protected by bone (vertebrae), meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions it; white and gray matter are internal structures.