Match the following terms with their meanings below:
-Spinal nerve extending from the base of the spine down the thigh, lower leg and foot
A)sciatic nerve
B)sensory nerve
C)stimulus
D)stroma
E)sulcus
F)sympathetic nerves
G)synapse
H)thalamus
I)vagus nerve
J)ventricles of the brain

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The sciatic nerve is a spinal nerve that extends from the base of the spine down the thigh, lower leg, and foot.

Answer: B
 A sensory nerve is a nerve that carries information from the sensory receptors to the brain.

Answer: C
 A stimulus is something that causes a response in a sensory receptor.

Answer: D
 Stroma refers to the supportive tissue in an organ or structure.

Answer: E
 A sulcus is a groove or furrow in the surface of an organ or tissue, such as the brain.

Answer: F
 Sympathetic nerves are a part of the autonomic nervous system that helps prepare the body for the "fight or flight" response.

Answer: G
 A synapse is a junction between two nerve cells where impulses are transmitted.

Answer: H
 The thalamus is a part of the brain that processes and relays sensory information to other parts of the brain.

Answer: I
 The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve that helps regulate many bodily functions, including heart rate and digestion.

Answer: J
 The ventricles of the brain are fluid-filled spaces that help cushion and protect the brain.

Match the Following Terms with Their Meanings Below