Which of the following is not a function associated with the spinal cord?
A. To protect neurons in both the ascending and descending tracts
B. To mediate a reflex, such as the withdrawal of a hand from pain
C. To conduct sensory information up to the brain
D. To conduct motor information down the cord
E. To coordinate the alternating contraction of several muscle groups associated with locomotion
A. To protect neurons in both the ascending and descending tracts
You might also like to view...
Protein malnourishment may occur if the diet is deficient in
A) essential amino acids. B) nonessential amino acids. C) urea. D) ammonia. E) keto acids.
During muscle contraction, myosin heads attach to actin and thereby form connections called ______________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following is a protease produced by the pancreas?
A) secretin B) trypsin C) amylase D) nuclease E) gastrin
A lysosome contains about 500 different powerful hydrolytic enzymes that are synthesized in the ER
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false