Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Posterior part of the brain; coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance
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.

-Posterior part of the brain; coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance
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

The cerebellum is the posterior part of the brain that coordinates muscle movements and maintains balance.

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

Answer: I
 An efferent nerve carries signals away from the central nervous system and towards the body's muscles and organs.

Note: The other terms are also related to the nervous system, but do not match the given definition.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings