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Match each of the following terms to their meanings:

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Definitions:

Cranial Reflexes

Reflex actions that originate in the brain and are essential for the involuntary responses to stimuli.

Spinal Reflexes

Spinal reflexes are automatic responses generated by the spinal cord without the involvement of the brain, providing immediate protection against potential injury.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and conduct impulses toward the muscles and glands, enabling movement and secretion.

Ventral Root

A component of a spinal nerve that emerges from the anterior part of the spinal cord and contains motor (efferent) fibers.

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