Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Part of a nerve cell that contains the nucleus
A)acetylcholine
B)afferent nerve
C)arachnoid membrane
D)astrocyte
E)autonomic nervous system
F)axon
G)blood-brain barrier
H)brainstem
I)cauda equina
J)cell body

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Part of a nerve cell that contains the nucleus
A)acetylcholine
B)afferent nerve
C)arachnoid membrane
D)astrocyte
E)autonomic nervous system
F)axon
G)blood-brain barrier
H)brainstem
I)cauda equina
J)cell body

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cell body is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus.

Answer: F 
 The axon is the long fiber that extends from the cell body and transmits signals to other neurons or muscles.

Answer: G 
 The blood-brain barrier is a protective layer of cells that prevents certain substances from entering the brain.

Answer: H 
 The brainstem is the part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain and controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate.

Answer: I 
 The cauda equina is a bundle of nerve roots that extends from the bottom of the spinal cord and controls sensation and movement in the lower body.

Answer: A 
 Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in muscle contraction and other functions in the body.

Answer: D 
 Astrocytes are a type of glial cell that support and nourish neurons in the brain.

Answer: C 
 The arachnoid membrane is one of the layers of tissue that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: E 
 The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.

Answer: B 
 Afferent nerves are nerves that carry sensory information from the body to the brain.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings