Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Portion of the brain that controls sleep, appetite, body temperature, and secretions from the pituitary gland
A)ganglion
B)glial cell
C)gyrus
D)hypothalamus
E)medulla oblongata
F)meninges
G)motor nerve
H)myelin sheath
I)nerve
J)neuron

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Portion of the brain that controls sleep, appetite, body temperature, and secretions from the pituitary gland
A)ganglion
B)glial cell
C)gyrus
D)hypothalamus
E)medulla oblongata
F)meninges
G)motor nerve
H)myelin sheath
I)nerve
J)neuron

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating various bodily functions such as sleep, appetite, body temperature, and secretion from the pituitary gland.

Answer: E
 The medulla oblongata is responsible for controlling many of the body's automatic functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Answer: F
 The meninges are the three membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: G
 A motor nerve is a type of nerve responsible for sending signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, allowing for movement.

Answer: H
 The myelin sheath is a protective covering around nerve cells that helps speed up the transmission of signals.

Answer: J
 A neuron is a specialized type of cell in the nervous system that is responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings