Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To describe: The structure and function of the human spinal cord.

Introduction: In humans, the spinal cord is one of the very important parts of the nervous system. It plays many crucial functions for signal transmission through the nervous system. The spinal cord in the human body is placed dorsally in a very protective manner. Any kind of damage to the spinal cord can greatly affect the nervous system and physical movement of the body.

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