Match the Meanings with Their Correct Terms

question 83

Multiple Choice

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Cauda equina

• 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:

Ligaments

Fibrous connective tissues that link two bones together at a joint, contributing to joint stability.

Sutures

Threads or stitches used by surgeons to close wounds or surgical incisions.

Tendons

Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, allowing the body to move when muscles contract.

Cartilaginous Joints

Joints where the bones are attached by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.