In the Nervous System of Vertebrates, the Afferent (Sensory) Axons

question 127

Short Answer

In the nervous system of vertebrates, the afferent (sensory) axons in a spinal nerve enter the spinal cord via the _______ root, while the efferent (motor) axons leave through the ventral root.

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Definitions:

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