Match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.

-Essential, distinguishing tissue of an organ or system
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.

-Essential, distinguishing tissue of an organ or system
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

Parenchyma refers to the essential, distinguishing tissue of an organ or system.

Answer: B
 A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance released by nerve endings that transmit signals to other nerves or muscles.

Answer: C
 Oligodendroglial cells are specialized cells in the nervous system that produce myelin, a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers.

Answer: D
 Parasympathetic nerves are a division of the autonomic nervous system that control resting activities such as digestion and sleeping.

Answer: A
 Microglial cells are specialized immune cells in the brain that help maintain neural health and respond to injury or infection.

Answer: F
 The peripheral nervous system refers to the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord, including nerves that connect to muscles and sensory receptors.

Answer: G
 Pia mater is a thin, delicate membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: H
 A plexus is a network of nerves that form a complex web of connections serving a particular region or organ.

Answer: I
 The pons is a region of the brainstem that is involved in a variety of functions, including sleep, respiration, and facial movements.

Answer: J
 A receptor is a specialized protein molecule that detects a specific signal, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, and transmits a signal to initiate a response.

Match the Following Vocabulary Terms with Their Meanings