The nervous system - spinal cord - ch 12 Flashcards

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What is the spinal cord an extension of?

A

medulla oblongata in the brain stem and continues to the level of the first or second lumbar vertebra.

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What protects the spinal cord?

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  1. vertebral column

2. meninges

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Name the two main functions of the spinal cord?

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  1. transmission to and from the brain

2. coordination of some simple reflexes, such as the reflex to withdraw the hand from a hot object

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