Into to nervous system

Question 1

gray matter

Answer 1

collection of neuron cell bodies

Question 2

nucelus

Answer 2

cluster of neuron cell bodies morphologically distinct from other neurons

Question 3

lamina

Answer 3

layer or band of gray matter

Question 4

cortex

Answer 4

gray matter located on the outer surface

Question 5

white matter

Answer 5

aggregation of neuronal processes/ axons/ fibers

Question 6

tract

Answer 6

collection of neuronal fibers/axons that are anatomically of functionally distinct

Question 7

fasciculus

Answer 7

bundle of axons

Question 8

lemniscus

Answer 8

ribbons or band of axons

Question 9

funiculus

Answer 9

column or cord of white matter

Question 10

ascending fibers/axons

Answer 10

travel rostrally

Question 11

descending fibers/axons

Answer 11

travel caudally

Question 12

divisions of CNS

Answer 12

spinal cord
brainstem
cerebellum
cerebrum

Question 13

brainstem

Answer 13

connects spinal cord to cerebrum and cerebellum

Question 14

brainstem/bulb

Answer 14

includes gray matter (nuclei), white matter includes ascending and descending tracts of fibers

Question 15

3 parts of brain stem/bulb

Answer 15

medulla (oblongata)
pons
midbrain