Match the structure to its proper description.
-Carries both sensory and motor information
A)spinal nerve
B)dorsal root
C)dorsal root ganglion
D)ventral root

Question

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Spinal nerves are made up of both dorsal and ventral roots, and carry both sensory and motor information between the spinal cord and different parts of the body.

Answer: C
 The dorsal root ganglion is a cluster of cell bodies of sensory neurons located just outside the spinal cord. It receives sensory information from the periphery and sends it through the dorsal root to the spinal cord.

Answer: D
 The ventral root is one of two roots that make up a spinal nerve. It contains motor fibers that transmit impulses from the spinal cord to various parts of the body, such as muscles and glands.

Note: B is also a valid answer, as the dorsal root carries sensory information from the periphery to the spinal cord.

Match the Structure to Its Proper Description