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See also:The neural control of micturition. Clare J. Fowler, Derek Griffiths, and William C. de Groat. Published in final edited form in: Nat Rev Neurosci. 2008 Jun; 9(6): 453–466.
Quoted: "The neural pathways that control lower-urinary-tract function are organized as simple on–off switching circuits that maintain a reciprocal relationship between the urinary bladder and the urethral outlet. Storage reflexes are activated during bladder filling and are organized primarily in the spinal cord, whereas voiding is mediated by reflex mechanisms that are organized in the brain (FIG. 5)."
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What is a spinal nerve?
A spinal nerve which carries motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.
Where do spinal nerves enter the spinal cord and how does this entry point impact the transmission of sensory and motor signals throughout the body?
Spinal nerves enter the spinal cord through openings called intervertebral foramina. This entry point is important because it allows sensory signals from the body to enter the spinal cord and be transmitted to the brain for processing. Similarly, motor signals from the brain can travel down the spinal cord and exit through these same openings to control muscles and organs throughout the body. The entry point of spinal nerves plays a crucial role in the efficient transmission of sensory and motor signals, allowing for proper communication between the brain and the rest of the body.
Spinal nerves are purely sensory and motor?
Spinal nerves are mixed nerves, meaning they contain both sensory and motor fibers. Sensory fibers transmit information from the body to the brain, while motor fibers carry signals from the brain to muscles, glands, and other effector organs. This dual function allows spinal nerves to both receive sensory input and initiate motor output.
How does the spinal cord serve as a relay station?
Transmits neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
What are the names of the nerves that are responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body?
The nerves responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body are called the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves.
Which part of the human body sends signals to help you move breath and eat etc.?
The nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord, is responsible for sending signals to help control movements, breathing, and eating. The brain processes information and sends signals through the spinal cord to different parts of the body to coordinate these functions.
What is the role of spinal nerves in the transmission of sensory and motor signals throughout the body?
Spinal nerves play a crucial role in transmitting sensory information from the body to the brain and sending motor signals from the brain to the muscles. They act as communication pathways that allow the brain to receive information about sensations and control movements throughout the body.
Spinal nerves carry what kind of information?
The spinal cord handles electrical signals sent between the brain and the rest of the body.
Is the spinal cord the brain of the brain?
Nope! The spinal cord connects the brain to the rest of the nervous system in the body, sending and receiving signals. It is a conduit, nothing more.
What is the system that carries electrical signals from your brain and spinal cord?
The system that carries electrical signals from your brain and spinal cord is called the nervous system. Specifically, the signals are transmitted through specialized cells called neurons, which make up the communication network of the body.
What does the spinal nerve do?
Spinal nerves are pain receptors that carry signals to the brain when pain is felt.
Do involuntary responses include the spinal cord and not the brain?
No, the brain reads all signals and controls the entire body. The spinal cord is just a "path" for the neurons to take to get to the brain.
