spinal cord communication Flashcards
1
Q
the spinal cord communicates with the body below the head through what?
A
sensory and motor neurons
2
Q
sensory neurons (afferent neurons)
carries information about what from the periphery of the body to the spinal cord?
A
carries information about touch, pain, and other senses from the periphery of the body to the spinal cord
3
Q
motor neurons (efferent neurons)
transmits what from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands?
A
transmits impulses from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands