GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The worm-like ridges on the surface of the brain
A
convolusions
B
ventricles
C
gyri
D
pia mater
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elevated ridges of tissue, called gyri (singular: gyrus), separated by shallow groves called sulci (singular: sulcus) mark nearly the entire surface of the cerebral hemispheres. Deeper groves, called fissures, separate large regions of the brain.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order from the outermost to innermost layer, the meninges are dura mater, arachnoid mater, subarachnoid space, and pia mater. Hence, The innermost layer of meninges is Pia mater.

Detailed explanation-3: -Neural pathways that connect the brain and the spinal cord are called the ascending and descending tracts. They are responsible for carrying sensory and motor messages to and from the periphery.

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