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Match the structure to its proper description.
a.dorsal horn
b.dorsal root
c.dorsal root ganglion
d.ventral horn
e.ventral root
f.lateral horn
-Contains cell bodies of the efferent motor neurons supplying skeletal muscles


Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, within the body.

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Epithelial Cell

Cells that line the surfaces of the body, including skin, blood vessels, and organs, serving as a barrier and interface with the environment.

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