Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Nerve cell that carries impulses throughout the body
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.

-Nerve cell that carries impulses throughout the body
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 neuron is a nerve cell that carries impulses throughout the body.

Answer: A
 A ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies.

Answer: B
 A glial cell provides support and protection for neurons.

Answer: C
 A gyrus is a ridge on the surface of the brain.

Answer: D
 The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that regulates homeostasis.

Answer: E
 The medulla oblongata is a region of the brain stem that controls vital functions.

Answer: F
 The meninges are the three layers of protective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: G
 A motor nerve carries impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles or glands.

Answer: H
 The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that covers and protects some axons.

Answer: I
 A nerve is a bundle of axons that carry impulses throughout the body.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings