Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Microscopic branching fiber of a nerve cell that is the first to receive a nervous impulse
A)central nervous system (CNS)
B)cerebellum
C)cerebral cortex
D)cerebrospinal fluid
E)cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Microscopic branching fiber of a nerve cell that is the first to receive a nervous impulse
A)central nervous system (CNS)
B)cerebellum
C)cerebral cortex
D)cerebrospinal fluid
E)cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A dendrite is a microscopic branching fiber of a nerve cell that is the first to receive a nervous impulse.

A)central nervous system (CNS)
 The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord.

B)cerebellum
 The cerebellum is the part of the brain that plays a role in coordinating voluntary movement and maintaining balance.

C)cerebral cortex
 The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain that is involved in consciousness, perception, and voluntary movement.

D)cerebrospinal fluid
 Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and provides cushioning and nutrient exchange.

E)cerebrum
 The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is involved in conscious thought and voluntary movement.

F)cranial nerves
 The cranial nerves are a set of 12 pairs of nerves that originate from the brain and are involved in sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.

H)dura mater
 The dura mater is the tough, outermost layer of the meninges, the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

I)efferent nerve
 An efferent nerve is a type of nerve that carries signals away from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.

J)ependymal cell
 An ependymal cell is a type of cell that forms the lining of the ventricles in the brain and contributes to the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings