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it is abridge between brain and body.it works as intake of sensory information from rest of the body towards the brain for proper functioning..senses heat coolness.pain,etc.it position the body in well pousterit rceives reflex action as well,
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is the support structure of the entire human body and is what allows us to stand straight. It carries impulses up and down between the brain and other parts of the body,it nerves as the center that controls reflex actions that are done without thinking.
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What are the main functions of the spinal column?
The spinal cord sends messages to the brain,if we didn't have a spinal cord we couldn't do anything
What are three functions of the spinal cord?
One of the three functions of the spinal cord is to be a conduit for sensory information. It is also a conduit for motor information and is responsible for coordinating reflexes.
How does the spinal cord carry functions out on a daily basis?
the spinal cord is connected to your brain. When you move their is a message to your brain to move.
What are the three major functions of the spinal cord?
conduction,locomotion,reflexes
What is the functions of cerebration fluid?
cerebral spinal fluid cushions, protects and nourishes the brain and spinal cord.
What is the spinal cord linked to?
The spinal cord is the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system. The human spinal cord is protected by the bony spinal column. The bodies nervous system passes information for the bodies functions from the brain through the spinal cord via a massive network of nerves
What functions as a bridge to interconnect messages between the spinal cord and brain?
The pons
The brain and spinal cord collectivly?
The brain and spinal cord are collectively called the Central Nervous Sytem which controls all most of the body's functions including movement.
How are the functions of the brain and spinal cord different?
There is upper motor neuron in spinal cord. There is lower motor neuron in the spinal nerve.
What is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
When the thecal sac is compressed does it affect the pudendal nerve?
The thecal sac is filled with spinal fluid and is located in the membrane of the dura mater near the spinal cord. When the thercal sac is compressed it can affect the spinal column and functions of the spinal cord.
What is the function of the medula oblongata?
it extend the spinal cord through four fifth of the spinal column
