Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Carries messages toward the brain and spinal cord from receptors
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.

-Carries messages toward the brain and spinal cord from receptors
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

Afferent nerves carry messages from receptors towards the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: F
 Axons are the part of the neuron that carries messages away from the cell body towards other neurons or muscles.

Answer: G
 The blood-brain barrier is a specialized system of capillary walls that helps to protect the brain from harmful substances in the blood.

Answer: H
 The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord and controls many important functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Answer: I
 The cauda equina is a bundle of nerves that extend from the lower end of the spinal cord and control the legs, bladder, and bowel.

Answer: J
 The cell body is the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and other organelles, and is responsible for maintaining the cell's metabolic activities.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings