Spinal Cord Anatomy and Function Quiz
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What is the main function of the spinal cord?

  • Regulation of sensory information
  • Transmit sensory information to the brain (correct)
  • Control autonomic functions exclusively
  • Generate motor functions
  • Which part of the nervous system is the spinal cord considered to be a part of?

  • Somatic Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Central Nervous System (correct)
  • Where does the spinal cord end in the human body?

  • At the level of the brain stem
  • At the L1-L2 vertebrae (correct)
  • At the sacral vertebrae
  • At the foramen magnum
  • Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for transmitting motor functions?

    <p>Ventral nerve rootlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main enlargements found in the spinal cord?

    <p>Cervical and Lumbar enlargements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lamina of the spinal cord is responsible for sensory functions?

    <p>Lamina V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ascending tracts in the spinal cord?

    <p>Sensory functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which column of the spinal cord contains motor interneurons?

    <p>Anterior (ventral) columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives the white matter of the spinal cord its white color?

    <p>High proportion of myelinated nerve fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neurons receive impulses from the periphery of the body and are located in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord?

    <p>Sensory neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of interneurons in the spinal cord?

    <p>Link sensory and motor neurons to form reflex arcs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the ANS (Autonomic Nervous System) neurons located in the spinal cord?

    <p>Lateral horn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of touch is associated with the afferent signals received by the Nucleus proprius in the spinal cord?

    <p>Crude touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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