Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings.

-Microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglial cell
H)plexus

Question

Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings.

-Microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglial cell
H)plexus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The axon is the microscopic fiber that carries the nervous impulse along a nerve cell.

Answer: C
 Dendrites are the branch-like extensions of a nerve cell that receive messages from other cells.

Answer: E
 The myelin sheath is the protective coating around the axon that helps speed up the transmission of nerve signals.

Answer: D
 The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain responsible for conscious thought and voluntary actions.

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

Answer: G
 Oligodendroglial cells are a type of glial cell that produce the myelin sheath in the central nervous system.

Answer: H
 A plexus is a network of nerves that innervates a specific area of the body, such as the brachial plexus in the arm.

Match the Neurologic Structures with Their Correct Meanings