Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings.

-Branching fiber that is the first part of a neuron to receive a nervous impulse
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.

-Branching fiber that is the first part of a neuron to receive a nervous impulse
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglial cell
H)plexus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dendrites are the branching fibers that receive a nerve impulse and transmit it towards the cell body.

Answer: A
 Axons are long, cable-like structures that transmit the nerve impulse away from the cell body and towards other neurons.

Answer: E
 The myelin sheath is a fatty insulation that surrounds axons and speeds up nerve impulse transmission.

Answer: D
 The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain that is responsible for higher-level thinking and processing.

Answer: F
 Meninges are the three protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord.

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

Answer: H
 A plexus is a network of nerves that come together and branch out to supply a particular region of the body.

Match the Neurologic Structures with Their Correct Meanings