Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Part of the brain that controls respiration, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels
A)arachnoid membrane
B)cerebrum
C)medulla oblongata
D)neurotransmitter
E)cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Part of the brain that controls respiration, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels
A)arachnoid membrane
B)cerebrum
C)medulla oblongata
D)neurotransmitter
E)cerebellum
F)thalamus
G)pons
H)hypothalamus
I)pia mater
J)dura mater

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The medulla oblongata is part of the brainstem and controls essential functions such as respiration, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels.

Answer: D
 Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons.

Answer: E
 The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance.

Answer: H
 The hypothalamus regulates various bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep.

Answer: J
 The dura mater is the outermost and toughest layer of the three meninges that protect the brain and spinal cord.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings