Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Sheet of nerve cells that produces a rounded fold on the surface of the brain
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.

-Sheet of nerve cells that produces a rounded fold on the surface of the brain
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

A gyrus is a sheet of nerve cells on the surface of the brain that produces a rounded fold.

Answer: J
 A neuron is a nerve cell responsible for transmitting nerve impulses.

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

Answer: D
 The hypothalamus is a region of the brain responsible for regulating various bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

Answer: F
 The meninges are a set of three membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support.

Answer: G
 A motor nerve is a nerve responsible for controlling muscle movement.

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

Answer: A
 A ganglion is a group of nerve cells located outside of the brain and spinal cord.

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

Answer: B
 A glial cell is a non-neuronal cell that provides support and protection for nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings