Anatomy 10: The Spine | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

What do the ascending and descending tracts do?

Ascending tracts: Carry sensory information to the brain. Descending tracts: Transmit motor commands from the brain to muscles.

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What functions of the autonomic nervous system are controlled by the spinal cord? (5pts for each)

It controls involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion.

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What two types of matter is the spinal cord made of? What do these two substances do?

Made of white matter (nerve fibers) that carry signals and gray matter (nerve cell bodies) that process information.

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Name the 5 sections of the spinal cord. (5 pts for each correct answer!)

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx.

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How does the cerebrospinal fluid support the spinal cord? Explain. (10pts for each)

Cushions and nourishes the spinal cord.

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What does the lumbar region of the spine do?

Bears most of the body's weight and allows flexibility, etc.

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What do the thoracic vertebrae do?

Connect to the ribs and provides stability.

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What do the spinal nerves do? Name one function they perform.

Spinal nerves branch off from the spinal cord, connecting it to different body parts, relay sensory informtaion, etc.

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What are the three layers of protective membrane that make up the meninges called?

Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater.

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What was the most interesting thing you learned today? Why? What do you want to learn more about?

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