Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings.

-Outer region of the largest part of the brain; composed of gray matter
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglial cell
H)plexus

Question

Match the neurologic structures with their correct meanings.

-Outer region of the largest part of the brain; composed of gray matter
A)axon
B)cauda equina
C)dendrite
D)cerebral cortex
E)myelin sheath
F)meninges
G)oligodendroglial cell
H)plexus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cerebral cortex is the outer region of the largest part of the brain composed of gray matter.

Answer: G
 The oligodendroglial cell is a type of glial cell in the central nervous system that forms the myelin sheath.

Answer: F
 The meninges are the three layers of protective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: H
 A plexus is a network of intersecting nerves or vessels.

Answers A, B, and C are not correct because they do not match the given definition.

Match the Neurologic Structures with Their Correct Meanings