The Spinal Nerves Only Contain Sensory Neurons While the Cranial

question 77

True/False

The spinal nerves only contain sensory neurons while the cranial nerves contain only motor neurons.

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Definitions:

Midbrain

A portion of the brainstem that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla oblongata and in front of the cerebellum, playing key roles in the regulation of breathing and sleep.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Eyeball

The globular organ housed in the orbit of the skull through which we see, consisting of the cornea, lens, retina, and more.