Question

question 1 (1 point)
which of the following is not a function associated with the spinal cord?
process complex thoughts and emotions
conduct motor information from the brain to the body
coordinate repetetive muscle contractions for walking
conduct sensory information up to the brain
to cause a reflex, such as the withdrawal of a hand from pain
question 2 (1 point)
which of the following is not considered a region of the spinal cord?
lumbar
thoracic
sacral
cervical
pelvic
question 3 (1 point)
the middle layer of the meninges is called the _______.
dura mater
white matter
arachnoid mater

Explanation:

• For Question 1: The spinal cord is involved in conducting motor and sensory information, coordinating simple muscle - related functions, and reflexes. Processing complex thoughts and emotions is a function of the brain, not the spinal cord.
• For Question 2: The spinal cord is divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions. The pelvic is not a region of the spinal cord.
• For Question 3: The meninges have three layers. The outer layer is the dura mater, the middle layer is the arachnoid mater, and the innermost is the pia mater. White matter is a part of the spinal cord and brain, not a meningeal layer.

Answer:

Question 1: Process complex thoughts and emotions
Question 2: Pelvic
Question 3: arachnoid mater