Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Twelve pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain
A)central nervous system (CNS)
B)cerebellum
C)cerebral cortex
D)cerebrospinal fluid
E)cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Twelve pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain
A)central nervous system (CNS)
B)cerebellum
C)cerebral cortex
D)cerebrospinal fluid
E)cerebrum
F)cranial nerves
G)dendrite
H)dura mater
I)efferent nerve
J)ependymal cell

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cranial nerves are the twelve pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain.

Answer: H
 Dura mater is the tough outermost membrane that covers the brain.

Answer: I
 Efferent nerves carry messages from the brain to the rest of the body.

Note: The other terms do not match the given definition provided.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings