Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description

question 130

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition or description.
-Nerve fiber that is highly branched; the name comes from the Greek word for tree

• A)Cell body
• B)Axon
• C)Nodes of Ranvier
• D)Dendrite
• E)Myelin
• F)Neurofibrils

Understand the use of medical imaging in intervention procedures.

Understand the meanings of common abbreviations in radiology.

Identify the role and specialization of professionals in the field of radiology.

Recognize the subspecialties within radiology and their purposes.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

An area located in the rear of the skull within vertebrates, responsible for controlling and adjusting muscle actions.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that is involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Corpus Callosum

A band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and coordination between them.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive tasks such as thinking, perceiving, producing, and understanding language.