Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Any change in the internal or external environment that evokes a response
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.

-Any change in the internal or external environment that evokes a response
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 stimulus is any change in the internal or external environment that evokes a response.

Answer: D
 A receptor is a specialized cell or group of cells that detects a specific stimulus and converts it into an electrical signal.

Answer: A
 The brainstem is a region at the base of the brain that controls many basic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Answer: B
 The blood-brain barrier is a protective mechanism that prevents many harmful substances in the blood from reaching the brain.

Answer: E
 The ventricles of the brain are interconnected cavities filled with cerebrospinal fluid that provide cushioning and support for the brain.

Answer: F
 The cauda equina is a bundle of spinal nerves that extends beyond the spinal cord and resembles a horse's tail.

Answer: G
 A ganglion is a cluster of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system.

Answer: H
 A plexus is a network of nerves that serves a specific region of the body.

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

Answer: C
 A gyrus is a ridge or fold in the surface of the brain.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings