Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-"Cobweb"-like part of the meninges
A)Pia mater
B)Dura mater
C)Cranial nerves
D)Spinal nerves
E)Arachnoid mater
F)Dermatome
G)Parasympathetic nervous system
H)Sympathetic nervous system
I)Acetylcholine
J)Norepinephrine

Question

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The cobweb-like part of the meninges is the arachnoid mater.

Answer: A
 The pia mater is a thin, delicate inner layer of the meninges.

Answer: C
 The cranial nerves are the nerves that emerge directly from the brain.

Answer: D
 The spinal nerves are the nerves that emerge from the spinal cord.

Answer: B
 The dura mater is the tough, outermost layer of the meninges.

Answer: F
 A dermatome is an area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve.

Answer: G
 The parasympathetic nervous system is one of the two branches of the autonomic nervous system and is responsible for rest and digest functions.

Answer: H
 The sympathetic nervous system is one of the two branches of the autonomic nervous system and is responsible for the fight or flight response.

Answer: I
 Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is used by both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems.

Answer: J
 Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is mainly used by the sympathetic nervous system.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description