Asked by Sarah Shein on Apr 26, 2024

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The ____ of the spinal cord carries motor information from the brain to the muscles and glands.

A) ascending track
B) descending track
C) central canal
D) reflex
E) neuroglia

Spinal cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain. It is a major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Motor information

Neural signals that originate in the brain and are conveyed to the spinal cord and muscles, guiding voluntary movements.

  • Describe the mechanism of reflex actions and the neural circuits implicated.
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Dianne DollesinMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The descending track of the spinal cord is responsible for carrying motor information from the brain to the muscles and glands, enabling movement and glandular function.