The Spinal Cord Is Found Inside the Spinal Column and Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

The spinal cord is found inside the spinal column and is involved in ________.

• A) initiating voluntary behavior
• B) the release of hormones
• C) higher order cognitive functioning
• D) reflexes

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells.

Recessive

Describing traits or genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, as opposed to dominant traits that are expressed when inherited from just one parent.

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one or both parents.

Autosomes

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are present in pairs in both males and females and carry the bulk of genetic information.