Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Chemical messenger, released at the end of a nerve cell
A)microglial cell
B)neurotransmitter
C)oligodendroglial cell
D)parasympathetic nerves
E)parenchyma
F)peripheral nervous system
G)pia mater
H)plexus
I)pons
J)receptor

Question

Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Chemical messenger, released at the end of a nerve cell
A)microglial cell
B)neurotransmitter
C)oligodendroglial cell
D)parasympathetic nerves
E)parenchyma
F)peripheral nervous system
G)pia mater
H)plexus
I)pons
J)receptor

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger released at the end of a nerve cell.

Answer: J
 Receptor is a specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to a particular type of stimulus.

Answer: F
 Peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: D
 Parasympathetic nerves are a part of the autonomic nervous system that helps in regulating functions like heart rate, digestion, and urination.

Answer: E
 Parenchyma refers to the functional cells of an organ.

Answer: G
 Pia mater is the delicate innermost layer of the meninges, located closest to the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: H
 Plexus is a network of nerves.

Answer: I
 Pons is a part of the brainstem that helps in connecting various parts of the brain.

Answer: A and C can't be matched with any definition.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings