Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Circulates throughout the brain and spinal cord
A)central nervous system
B)cerebellum
C)cerebral cortex
D)cerebrospinal fluid
E)cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell

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Cerebrospinal fluid circulates throughout the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and nutrients.

Answer: A
 The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: E
 The cerebrum is responsible for conscious thought and movement.

Answer: H
 The dura mater is the tough outer layer of the meninges, the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: F
 The cranial nerves are nerves that arise directly from the brain and are responsible for the senses and movement of the head and neck.

Answer: G
 Dendrites are the branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.

Answer: I
 Efferent nerves are those that transmit signals away from the central nervous system and towards the muscles and glands.

Answer: J
 Ependymal cells are the type of glial cells that line the ventricles of the brain and produce cerebrospinal fluid.

Match the Following Terms with Their Meanings Below