Nuclei Within the Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord That

question 113

Multiple Choice

Nuclei within the gray matter of the spinal cord that receive information from sensory receptors such as pain or pressure receptors in the skin are ________ nuclei.

• A) visceral sensory
• B) somatic sensory
• C) autonomic motor
• D) somatic motor

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Definitions:

Cerebral Medulla

Often referring to the inner region of an organ, it can be a misnomer for brain regions such as the cerebral cortex or medulla oblongata, depending on context.

Nerve Tracts

Bundles of nerve fibers that connect different regions of the brain and spinal cord, enabling communication within the nervous system.

White Matter

Composed of bundles of myelinated nerve fibers (axons) connecting various grey matter areas of the brain to each other.

Somatic Sensory

Pertains to the sensory system that conveys information from the skin and muscles, including touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception.