The posterior or dorsal nerve roots of the spinal cord are categorized as what type of nerves?
A)afferent nerves
B)ventral nerves
C)efferent nerves
D)cranial nerves

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A)Correct! They are afferent nerves because they carry nerve impulses toward the spinal cord.
B)Ventral pertains to the abdominal surface,not the posterior surface.
C)They are not efferent nerves.
D)They are spinal nerves,not cranial nerves.

The Posterior or Dorsal Nerve Roots of the Spinal Cord