Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings:
-Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglia
H)plexus

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The cauda equina is a collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord that resemble a horse's tail.

Answer: H
 A plexus is a branching network of intersecting nerves, typically formed from several spinal nerves.

The other choices do not match the correct meanings:
A) Axon refers to the long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.
C) Dendrite refers to the short, branching projections of a neuron that receive information from other neurons or sensory receptors.
D) Cerebral cortex refers to the outer layer of the brain that is responsible for many complex functions, including sensation, movement, perception, memory, and thought.
E) Myelin sheath refers to the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates some nerve fibers, allowing for faster conduction of electrical impulses.
F) Meninges refer to the three membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. 
G) Oligodendroglia refers to a type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces myelin.

Match the Neurologic Structures with Their Correct Meanings