The Neurons Entering the Spinal Cord from the Periphery Differ

question 97

Multiple Choice

The neurons entering the spinal cord from the periphery differ from neurons in the brain in that:

• A)They can be as much as a meter in length
• B)They are not myelinated
• C)Neurons in the brain are generally sensory while those in the spinal cord are generally motor
• D)They are usually bipolar cells

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