Question

match the following vocabulary terms with their meanings.
depression or groove in the surface of the cerebral cortex
connective and supporting tissue of an organ; in the brain, the glial cells
tenth cranial nerve
carries messages toward the brain and spinal cord; afferent nerve
main relay center of the brain
autonomic nerves that influence bodily functions involuntarily in times of stress
spinal nerve extending from the base of the spine down the thigh, lower leg, and foot
agent of change (light, sound, touch) that evokes a response

Explanation:

1. A sulcus is defined as a depression or groove in the surface of the cerebral cortex.
2. Stroma refers to the connective and supporting tissue of an organ; in the brain, it includes glial cells.
3. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve.
4. A sensory nerve carries messages toward the brain and spinal cord (afferent nerve).
5. The thalamus is the main relay center of the brain.
6. Sympathetic nerves are autonomic nerves that influence bodily functions involuntarily in times of stress.
7. The sciatic nerve is a spinal nerve extending from the base of the spine down the thigh, lower leg, and foot.
8. A stimulus is an agent of change (like light, sound, touch) that evokes a response.

Answer:

1. sulcus
2. stroma
3. vagus nerve
4. sensory nerve
5. thalamus
6. sympathetic nerves
7. sciatic nerve
8. stimulus