Match the Meanings with Their Correct Terms

question 182

Multiple Choice

Match the meanings with their correct terms:
-embolism

• A)pertaining to supportive cells of the nervous system
• B)substance that helps transmit a nervous impulse
• C)part of a nerve cell
• D)obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign substance
• E)network of nerve fibers
• F)tail end of the spinal cord
• G)three membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
• H)space between nerve cells
• I)a part of the brain that serves as a relay station for impulses
• J)lack of strength in nerves; sense of weakness and exhaustion

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Definitions:

Jaw Morphology

The study of the form and structure of jaws, often in the context of evolutionary biology to understand dietary and ecological adaptations.

Reproductive Isolating Mechanism

Biological features or behaviors that prevent species from mating with each other, thereby maintaining species boundaries.

Speciation

The evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species, typically as a result of genetic isolation and environmental pressures.

Palms

A diverse family of tropical plants known for their large, compound, evergreen leaves and found in warm climates around the world.