Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Type of glial (neuroglial) cell that transports water and salts from capillaries
A)acetylcholine
B)afferent nerve
C)arachnoid membrane
D)astrocyte
E)autonomic nervous system
F)axon
G)blood-brain barrier
H)brainstem
I)cauda equina
J)cell body

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Type of glial (neuroglial) cell that transports water and salts from capillaries
A)acetylcholine
B)afferent nerve
C)arachnoid membrane
D)astrocyte
E)autonomic nervous system
F)axon
G)blood-brain barrier
H)brainstem
I)cauda equina
J)cell body

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An astrocyte is a type of glial cell that transports water and salts from capillaries.

A) Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle contraction, learning, and memory.

B) Afferent nerve refers to a nerve that carries signals from the periphery towards the central nervous system.

C) Arachnoid membrane is one of the layers of the meninges, the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord.

E) Autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary body functions.

F) Axon is the long, slender projection of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.

G) Blood-brain barrier is a protective barrier that separates the brain from the blood, regulating the entry of large molecules, toxins, and drugs into the brain.

H) Brainstem is the part of the brain that connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord, controlling breathing, heart rate, and other vital functions.

I) Cauda equina is a bundle of nerves that extends from the bottom of the spinal cord, controlling sensation and movement in the pelvic and lower extremities.

J) Cell body is the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles, controlling the metabolic activities of the neuron.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings