Which of the Following Statements Concerning Structures of the Spinal

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning structures of the spinal cord is false?

• A) The dorsal root of the spinal cord conveys sensory (afferent) nerve impulses to the spinal cord.
• B) The posterior horn of the cord contains the cell bodies of motor neurons.
• C) The ventral root is formed by the axons of neurons in the lateral and anterior horns.
• D) The dorsal and ventral roots unite to form spinal nerves.
• E) The ventral root of the spinal cord conveys motor (efferent) nerve impulses away from the spinal cord.

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