Asked by Tyler Novak on Jul 23, 2024
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What is found in the lateral gray horns of the spinal cord?
A) The cell bodies of somatic motor neurons
B) The cell bodies of sensory neurons
C) The cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons
D) The cell bodies of somatic sensory neurons
Lateral Gray Horns
Regions located in the spinal cord that contain neuron cell bodies involved in the control of autonomic (involuntary) functions.
Autonomic Motor Neurons
Nerve cells that control involuntary actions of the muscles and glands, part of the autonomic nervous system.
- Recognize the anatomy and function of spinal nerves and their components.
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Shachi SarafJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The lateral gray horns of the spinal cord contain the cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons, which are responsible for controlling the involuntary functions of the body, such as the activity of the heart, glands, and smooth muscle tissues.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the anatomy and function of spinal nerves and their components.