Med Term Chapter 15/Nervous System Review

What is the name of the supporting cells of the nervous system?

Which protective mechanism blocks chemicals and harmful substances from entering brain tissue?

• dendrite

• ganglia

• myeline sheath

• blood-brain barrier

The anterior root of the spinal cord is composed of _______ fibers. (sensory or motor)

Which of the following structures is located outside the cranium?

• cerebrum

• thalamus

• anterior root

• diencephalon

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?

All functions of the cerebellum are associated with:

• movement

• memory

• visual actvities

• pain perception

What 2 structures make up the central nervous system?

What is the name of the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord?

What is the name of the uppermost portion of the brain?

What does the CF lex/o mean?