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Spinal Cord

  1. Begins at the _____, terminates between ______.
    Foramen magnum, L1 & L2
  2. ____ where spinal nerves exit the cord
    31 segments
  3. Functions: 

    _____ (white matter)
    Nerve conduction
  4. Functions: 

    ______ (gray matter)
    Integration of incoming messages
  5. Ascending tracts conduct ____ impulses to the ____.
    Sensory, brain
  6. Descending tracts conduct ____ impulses to ______.
    Motor, muscles or glands
Author
GoBroncos
ID
357016
Card Set
Spinal Cord
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