Match each term with its description or definition.
-nerve root that carries motor nerves away from the spinal cord
A)Cauda equine
B)Ventral nerve root
C)Dorsal nerve root
D)Cervical plexus
E)Brachial plexus
F)Lumbar plexus
G)Dermatome
H)Myotome
I)Somatic reflexes
J)Autonomic reflexes

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The ventral nerve root carries motor nerves away from the spinal cord.

Answer: A
 The cauda equine is a bundle of spinal nerves and nerve roots that extend from the end of the spinal cord.

Answer: C
 The dorsal nerve root carries sensory nerves into the spinal cord.

Answer: D
 The cervical plexus is a network of nerves that supplies the muscles and skin of the neck and head.

Answer: E
 The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that supplies the muscles and skin of the arms and hands.

Answer: F
 The lumbar plexus is a network of nerves that supplies the muscles and skin of the lower back, abdomen, and legs.

Answer: G
 A dermatome is an area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve.

Answer: H
 A myotome is a group of muscles that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve.

Answer: I
 Somatic reflexes are reflexes that involve skeletal muscles.

Answer: J
 Autonomic reflexes are reflexes that involve smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, or glands.

Match Each Term with Its Description or Definition