Asked by Scarlett Ochoa on May 01, 2024
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Dorsal roots emerging from the spinal cord contain ____.
A) motor neurons
B) sensory neurons
C) interneurons
D) cerebrospinal fluid
E) ventral anchors
Dorsal Roots
The sensory branches of spinal nerves that transmit sensory information from the peripheral nervous system to the spinal cord.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting nerve signals to and from the brain.
Sensory Neurons
Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.
- Distinguish between the types of neurons based on their function and location in the nervous system.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the types of neurons based on their function and location in the nervous system.
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