Spinal Cord Flashcard

Front

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

Back

The main function of the spinal cord is to transmit nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

Which part of the nervous system is the spinal cord a part of?

Back

Central Nervous System

Front

What is the structure that surrounds and protects the spinal cord?

Back

vertebral column

Front

How many sections are there in the spinal cord?

Back

5

Front

What are the three main sections of the spinal cord?

Back

cervical, thoracic, and lumbar

Front

Which section of the spinal cord is responsible for controlling the upper body? Options: The sacral section, The cervical section, The thoracic section, The lumbar section

Back

The cervical section

Front

Which section of the spinal cord is responsible for controlling the lower body?

Back

Lumbar region

Front

What is the function of the gray matter in the spinal cord?

Back

The function of the gray matter in the spinal cord is to process and transmit sensory and motor signals.

Front

Which section of the spinal cord is located between the cervical and lumbar sections?

Back

Thoracic section

Front

What is the function of the white matter in the spinal cord?

Back

Transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.