Week 11 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Front

What does 'VH' represent in spinal cord sections?

Back

Ventral horn of gray matter.

Front

What is the primary function of neuroglia?

Back

Protect and support neurons.

Front

What are the main components of the nervous system?

Back

Brain, spinal cord, nerves.

Front

Which cell type insulates a segment of a peripheral nerve?

Back

Schwann cell.

Front

Which neuron receives the neurotransmitters at a chemical synapse?

Back

Postsynaptic neuron.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

It acts as a major conduit for information traveling between the brain and the body.

Front

What is the difference between gray matter and white matter in the spinal cord?

Back

Gray matter contains neuronal cell bodies, while white matter contains myelinated axons.

Front

What is the function of the dorsal horn in the spinal cord?

Back

It processes sensory information.

Front

What type of neuron carries signals away from the spinal cord?

Back

Efferent neuron.

Front

What is the function of the ventral horn in the spinal cord?

Back

It contains motor neurons that send signals to muscles.