Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 39, Problem 4RQ
Summary Introduction

To draw:

The cross-section area of the spinal cord.

Introduction:

The spinal cord is a long thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissues, which will support cells that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem. The spinal cord consists of nerves that carry impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The type of neurons those are located in the spinal cord.

Introduction:

A neuron is a specialized cell that carries electrical impulses. Neurons are called as the basic units of the nervous system that plays important role in the brain. Neuronal pathway has different types of neurons such as interneuron, a motor neuron.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason why spinal cord paralyzes the body below the cut.

Introduction:

The spinal cord is a long thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissues, which will support cells that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem. Spinal cord plays an important role in the functioning of the body.

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