Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Elevations in the cerebral cortex
A)gyri
B)neurotransmitter
C)parenchymal cell
D)pia mater
E)sensory nerve
F)subarachnoid space

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Elevations in the cerebral cortex
A)gyri
B)neurotransmitter
C)parenchymal cell
D)pia mater
E)sensory nerve
F)subarachnoid space

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gyri refers to the elevated ridges in the cerebral cortex.

Answer: B 
 Neurotransmitter refers to a chemical substance that is released by a nerve ending and carries a signal to another nerve cell.

Answer: C 
 Parenchymal cell refers to a cell that performs the main role or function of an organ or tissue.

Answer: D 
 Pia mater refers to the innermost layer of the meninges that envelops the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: E 
 Sensory nerve refers to a nerve that carries sensory information from the body to the brain.

Answer: F 
 Subarachnoid space refers to the space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater that contains cerebrospinal fluid.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings