Definitions 1

Question 1

The white protective covering over some parts of the spinal cord and the axon of most peripheral nerves

Answer 1

Myelin Sheath

Question 2

The root-like structures of a nerve that receive impulses and conduct them to the cell body.

Answer 2

Dendrites

Question 3

The layer of the meninges that is located nearest to the brain and spinal cord

Answer 3

Pia mater

Question 4

Seven vital body functions are regulated by the

Answer 4

Hypothalamus

Question 5

The division of the autonomic nervous system that prepare the body for emergencies and stress

Answer 5

Sympathetic

Question 6

Is a network of intersecting nerves

Answer 6

Plexus

Question 7

Cranial nerves are part of

Answer 7

Peripheral nervous system

Question 8

This relays sensory stimuli from the spinal cord and midbrain to the cerebral cortex

Answer 8

Thalamus

Question 9

This carries impulses away from the brain and spinal cord

Answer 9

Efferent neurons

Question 10

Is a sensory perception that has no basis in external stimulation

Answer 10

Hallucination

Question 11

Is characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head

Answer 11

Migraine headaches