BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
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Question
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Area of gray matter on the back portion of the spinal cord
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Dorsal Horn
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Ventral Horn
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Anterior Column
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Posterior Column
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The gray matter is the area of the spinal cord where many types of neurons synapse. In the. dorsal horns (or posterior horns), many incoming sensory neurons synapse with interneurons, which then distribute information to other parts of the spinal cord and brain.
Detailed explanation-2: -The dorsal columns carry much of the ascending sensory information from mechanoreceptors (more on these long pathways in later sessions). The gray matter of the spinal cord is divided into dorsal and ventral (or posterior and anterior) ‘horns.
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