Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 7 - The Nervous System - Review Questions - Page 302: 25

Answer

The following are two main functions of the spinal cord: 1. It acts as a two-way pathway for signals. It allows the passage of signals from the brain to different body parts, and it also allows the signals from sensory receptors to travel to the brain. 2. The spinal cord also controls spinal reflexes.

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