Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001879

Discuss the role of the spinal cord in the process of control and coordination.

1

Spinal cord regulates body temperature

2

Spinal cord controls voluntary actions

3

Spinal cord transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the body

4

Spinal cord secretes hormones

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Spinal cord transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the body

Solution:

The spinal cord serves as a communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body, transmitting nerve impulses to coordinate movement and sensory information. It plays a crucial role in reflex actions and relays signals to and from the brain for processing. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Spinal cord transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the body'.

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