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In vertebrates, the nerve cord is located within the vertebral column, which is part of the central nervous system. Specifically, it is called the spinal cord and runs along the dorsal side of the body, protected by the vertebrae. The spinal cord extends from the base of the skull to the lower back, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
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Does a lamprey have a dorsal nerve cord?
Yes
Does a kangaroo have a dorsal nerve cord?
Yes. Kangaroos, like humans, are vertebrates, which are a subset of chordates (having a dorsal nerve cord).
What animals have a tubular nerve cord and gill slits at some point in their lives?
No, not all vertebrates have tubular nerve cord.
A vertebrates backbone is part of what internal skeleton?
Ventral nerve cord, vertebra, dorsal nerve cord, and notocord.
Do squids have a dorsal nerve cord or a ventral nerve cord?
Squids possess a ventral nerve cord, which is part of their central nervous system. Unlike vertebrates that have a dorsal nerve cord, squids and other mollusks have a more decentralized nervous system, with large ganglia and nerve cords that are ventrally located. This configuration supports their complex behaviors and rapid responses in their aquatic environment.
What makes a chordate a vertebrate?
Chordates have a nerve cord running their backs. Some chordates are vertebrates. They have vertebrate, or a segmented backbone, protecting the nerve cord.
Cavity enclosing the nerve cord?
Dorsal hollow nerve cord in some invertebrates (like chordates) or vertebrates.
What does the vertebrates protect?
it protects a hollow nerve chord
Does a grasshopper have a dorsal or ventral nerve cord?
A grasshopper has a ventral nerve cord. This nerve cord runs along the belly (ventral side) of the grasshopper and is part of its central nervous system, which also includes a series of ganglia that control various body functions. In contrast, vertebrates typically have a dorsal nerve cord.
Does birds have spinal cord?
Yes, they have a dorsal (at the back) nerve chord as they are vertebrates ( they have an internal skeleton).
What does the dorsal nerve chord develop into in vertebrates?
In vertebrates, the dorsal nerve cord develops into the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The neural tube forms from the dorsal nerve cord during embryonic development, giving rise to these critical components of the nervous system. This structure is essential for processing sensory information and coordinating responses throughout the body.
The notochord of vertebrates is replaced by a nerve cord when the animal becomes an adult?
No, the notochord and the nerve cord arise from different germ layers. The notochord is replaced by an ossified backbone, though there are still remnants between the vertebrae. The nerve cord, however, is protected by the ossified vertebral column.
