Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings.

-A large interlacing network of nerves
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.

-A large interlacing network of nerves
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglial cell
H)plexus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A plexus is a large interlacing network of nerves.

Answer: B
 Cauda equina is a collection of spinal nerves and nerve roots located at the inferior end of the spinal cord.

Answer: C
 A dendrite is a branched extension of a nerve cell that receives and carries electrical signals.

Answer: D
 The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain and is responsible for higher brain functions such as consciousness, voluntary movements, and sensation.

Answer: E
 The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals.

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

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

Match the Neurologic Structures with Their Correct Meanings