Match each term with its description or definition.
-group of nerves that extend from the bottom of 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

Question

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The group of nerves that extend from the bottom of the spinal cord is known as the cauda equina.

Answer: B
 The ventral nerve root is the branch of the spinal nerve that carries motor information from the spinal cord to the muscles.

Answer: C
 The dorsal nerve root is the branch of the spinal nerve that carries sensory information from the body to the spinal cord.

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

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

Answer: I
 Somatic reflexes are involuntary responses that are mediated by the spinal cord to protect the body from harm.

Answer: J
 Autonomic reflexes are involuntary responses that are mediated by the autonomic nervous system to regulate the internal organs and maintain homeostasis.

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