Match the following structures to their descriptions by using the answer code.
-efferent fibres leave the spinal cord through this structure
A)dorsal horn
B)dorsal root
C)dorsal root ganglion
D)ventral horn
E)ventral root
F)lateral horn

Question

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The efferent fibers leave the spinal cord through the ventral root.

Answer: F
 The lateral horn contains sympathetic neurons and is located in the thoracic and upper lumbar segments of the spinal cord.

Answer: B
 The dorsal root contains afferent fibers that bring sensory information into the spinal cord.

Answer: C
 The dorsal root ganglion contains cell bodies of sensory neurons.

Answer: A
 The dorsal horn contains interneurons that receive input from sensory neurons and transmit signals to motor neurons.

Answer: D
 The ventral horn contains cell bodies of motor neurons that send signals out of the spinal cord.

Match the Following Structures to Their Descriptions by Using the Answer