Figure 13-2 Spinal Nerves

Use Figure 13-2 to answer the following questions:
-What is the function of the structure labeled "12"?
A) somatic motor control
B) visceral motor control
C) somatic sensory input
D) visceral sensory input
E) sensory receptor for pain

Question

Figure 13-2 Spinal Nerves
 
Use Figure 13-2 to answer the following questions:
-What is the function of the structure labeled "12"?
A) somatic motor control 
B) visceral motor control 
C) somatic sensory input 
D) visceral sensory input 
E) sensory receptor for pain

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure labeled "12" is the ventral root of a spinal nerve, which contains motor fibers that control smooth muscle, glands, and cardiac muscle (visceral motor control).