Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Chemical messenger released at the end of neurons
A)arachnoid membrane
B)cerebrum
C)medulla oblongata
D)neurotransmitter
E)cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Chemical messenger released at the end of neurons
A)arachnoid membrane
B)cerebrum
C)medulla oblongata
D)neurotransmitter
E)cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons and other cells.

Other terms and their meanings:
A) arachnoid membrane - a thin layer of tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord
B) cerebrum - the largest part of the brain responsible for voluntary actions and conscious thought
C) medulla oblongata - the part of the brainstem that controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate
E) cerebellum - the part of the brain that helps regulate movement and balance
F) thalamus - the part of the brain that relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex
G) pons - the part of the brainstem that connects the cerebellum to the rest of the brain
H) hypothalamus - the part of the brain that regulates basic bodily functions like hunger, thirst, and body temperature
I) pia mater - the thin, delicate innermost layer of tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord 
J) dura mater - the tough, outermost layer of tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings