Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Collection of nerve cell bodies in the PNS
A)brainstem
B)blood-brain barrier
C)gyrus
D)receptor
E)ventricles of the brain
F)cauda equina
G)ganglion
H)plexus
I)sulcus
J)stimulus

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Collection of nerve cell bodies in the PNS
A)brainstem
B)blood-brain barrier
C)gyrus
D)receptor
E)ventricles of the brain
F)cauda equina
G)ganglion
H)plexus
I)sulcus
J)stimulus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies in the PNS.

Answer: B
 The blood-brain barrier is a protective barrier that prevents harmful substances from entering the brain.

Answer: C
 A gyrus is a ridge on the surface of the brain.

Answer: D
 A receptor is a specialized cell that responds to a specific stimulus.

Answer: E
 The ventricles of the brain are interconnected cavities that produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: F
 The cauda equina is a bundle of spinal nerves and nerve roots that extends from the bottom of the spinal cord.

Answer: A
 The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord and controls basic life-sustaining functions.

Answer: H
 A plexus is a network of nerves that supplies a particular region of the body.

Answer: I
 A sulcus is a groove or furrow on the surface of the brain.

Answer: J
 A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings