Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Capillaries that let certain substances enter the brain and keep other substances out of the brain
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.

-Capillaries that let certain substances enter the brain and keep other substances out of the brain
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

The blood-brain barrier consists of specialized capillaries that only let certain substances pass through to protect the brain from harmful substances.

Answer: A
 The brainstem is the area of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls basic functions like breathing and heart rate.

Answer: E
 The ventricles of the brain are fluid-filled spaces that produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: D
 A receptor is a specialized cell or group of cells that can detect a particular stimulus and initiate a response.

Answer: I
 A sulcus is a groove or indentation in the surface of the brain.

Note: The other answer choices (C, F, G, H, J) are all terms related to the nervous system, but do not match the given definitions.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings