Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell
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.

-Microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell
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 axon is a microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell.

Answer: A
 Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle movement, memory, and learning. It is not a fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell.

Answer: B
 Afferent nerve fibers are responsible for carrying sensory information to the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: C
 The arachnoid membrane is one of the three layers that make up the meninges, which are the membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: D
 Astrocytes are a type of glial cell in the brain and spinal cord that provide support and protection for neurons.

Answer: E
 The autonomic nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions, such as heart rate and digestion. It is not a fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell.

Answer: G
 The blood-brain barrier is a protective layer of cells that prevents harmful substances from entering the brain.

Answer: H
 The brainstem is the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord.

Answer: I
 The cauda equina is a bundle of nerve roots that extends from the bottom of the spinal cord.

Answer: J
 The cell body is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles. It is not a fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings