Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Large, interlacing network of nerves
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.

-Large, interlacing network of nerves
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 plexus is a large, interlacing network of nerves.

Answer: A
 The brainstem is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Answer: B
 The blood-brain barrier is a selective barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances.

Answer: E
 The ventricles of the brain are a network of interconnected spaces filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer: J
 A stimulus is any physical or chemical change that triggers a response in a receptor.

The other terms are:
C)gyrus - a raised fold in the brain's cortex
D)receptor - a specialized cell that responds to a specific type of stimulus
F)cauda equina - a bundle of nerves located at the base of the spine
G)ganglion - a cluster of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system
I)sulcus - a shallow groove in the brain's cortex.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings