Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Supportive and connective type of nerve cell; does not carry nervous impulses
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.

-Supportive and connective type of nerve cell; does not carry nervous impulses
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

Glial cells are supportive and connective types of nerve cells, but they do not carry nervous impulses.

Answer: A
 A ganglion is a group of nerve cell bodies.

Answer: C
 A gyrus is a ridge on the surface of the brain.

Answer: D
 The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that regulates homeostasis, including body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Answer: E
 The medulla oblongata is a part of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Answer: F
 The meninges are the three layers of protective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: G
 Motor nerves are nerves that carry signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing them to contract.

Answer: H
 The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, allowing for faster transmission of nerve impulses.

Answer: I
 A nerve is a bundle of fibers that transmit impulses between the brain and other parts of the body.

Answer: J
 A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nervous impulses.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings