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What is the major function of the spinal cord and spinal nerves?
What is the major function of the spinal cord and spinal nerves?
- Only motor commands from the brain
- Sensory input from brain, motor commands from body
- Only sensory input from the body
- Sensory input from body, motor commands from brain (correct)
What is the typical diameter of the adult spinal cord?
What is the typical diameter of the adult spinal cord?
- 1/2 inch
- 1 1/2 inches
- 1 inch
- 3/4 inch (correct)
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
- 30
- 31 (correct)
- 32
- 29
What does the posterior (dorsal) root of a spinal nerve contain?
What does the posterior (dorsal) root of a spinal nerve contain?
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What do spinal reflexes involve?
What do spinal reflexes involve?
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