A Nerve Impulse Initiated at a Muscle Spindle Has to Travel

question 37

Multiple Choice

A nerve impulse initiated at a muscle spindle has to travel through which of the following structures to get into the spinal column?

• A)Anterior root of spinal nerve
• B)Posterior root of spinal nerve
• C)Tectospinal tract
• D)Central canal
• E)Lateral reticulospinal tract

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A chemical element with the symbol "Na" and atomic number 11, widely known for its role in salt (sodium chloride) and various other compounds.

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