Function of Spinal Cord and Nerves

Question 1

This area contains the cell bodies of the somatic and autonomic sensory neurons

Answer 1

Dorsal Root Ganglion

Question 2

A thin transparent layer of connective tissue on the surface of the brain and spinal cord.
It contains the blood vessels that nourish the spinal cord

Answer 2

Pia mater

Question 3

Shaped like a butterfly and the central canal is located in the center of it.

Answer 3

Gray Matter of The Spinal Cord

Question 5

These are the nerve tracks that connect the spinal cord with various regions of the body

Answer 5

Spinal Nerve

Question 6

These structures contain the axons of the autonomic sensory neurons

Answer 6

Dorsal Root of Spinal Nerve

Question 8

This structure contains the cell bodies of the somatic motor neurons that innervate the skeletal muscles

Answer 8

Ventral Root of Spinal Nerve

Question 9

The most superficial layer of connective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord
It also functions to protect the brain and the spinal cord

Answer 9

Dura Mater

Question 10

Space between the arachnoid and pia mater containing cerebrospianl fluid

Answer 10

Subarachnoid Space

Question 12

This are is composed of both myelinated and unmyelinated axons

Answer 12

White Matter of The Spinal Cord

Question 16

Composed of neuron cell bodies, neuroglia cells, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons.

Answer 16

Gray Matter of The Spinal Cord

Question 18

A vascular layer of connective tissue which functions to protect the brain and spinal cord

Answer 18

Arachnoid layer of meninges