In addition to its role in spinal reflex activity, the spinal cord also_________.
A)controls movement of the limbs
B)perceives sensation
C)contains sensory and motor tracts traveling to and from higher nervous centers
D)is associated with consciousness

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The spinal cord contains sensory (ascending) and motor (descending) tracts that travel to and from the brain and other higher nervous centers, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

In Addition to Its Role in Spinal Reflex Activity, the Spinal