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Chapter 28, Problem 4TYK
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The main function of the spinal cord is to transmit impulses from the brain to the other parts of the body and from the other parts of the body to the brain. Controlling reflex activities is another function performed by the spinal cord. When an involuntary motor response toward an external stimulus takes place, it is known as a reflex action.
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