Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lower portion of the brain connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord
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.

-Lower portion of the brain connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord
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

The lower portion of the brain connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord is the brainstem.

Answer: B
 The blood-brain barrier is a membrane that separates circulating blood from the brain and extracellular fluid in the central nervous system.

Answer: C
 A gyrus is a ridge on the surface of the brain.

Answer: D
 A receptor is a specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to a specific type of stimulus.

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

Answer: F
 The cauda equina is a bundle of spinal nerves that occupy the lower end of the spinal cord.

Answer: G
 A ganglion is a group of nerve cells located outside the central nervous system.

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

Answer: I
 A sulcus is a groove or furrow on the surface of the brain.

Answer: J
 A stimulus is a detectable change in the internal or external environment that elicits a response.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings