Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Middle meningeal membrane; spider-like
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.

-Middle meningeal membrane; spider-like
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

The arachnoid membrane is spider-like in appearance.

Answer: J
 The dura mater refers to the outermost and toughest layer of the meninges.

Answer: I
 The pia mater is the thin and delicate innermost layer of the meninges.

Answer: E
 The cerebellum is a part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Answer: B
 The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and responsible for higher-level thinking and processing.

Answer: F
 The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information and is located near the center of the brain.

Answer: G
 The pons is a structure in the brainstem involved in regulating breathing and sleep.

Answer: C
 The medulla oblongata is located in the brainstem and controls many essential autonomic functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Answer: D
 Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals between neurons. They play a key role in the function of the nervous system.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings