PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Bundle of nerves that begins at the brain stem and continues down the center of the back.
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axon
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nerve fiber
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spinal cord
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brain stem
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord is an extension of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The spinal cord begins at the bottom of the brain stem (at the area called the medulla oblongata) and ends in the lower back, as it tapers to form a cone called the conus medullaris .
Detailed explanation-2: -The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerve tissue about 18 inches long and 1/2-inch thick. It extends from the lower part of the brain down through spine.
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