Match the following structures, labelled a. through f., to their descriptions.
-Afferent fibres enter the spinal cord through this structure.
A)dorsal horn
B)dorsal root
C)dorsal root ganglion
D)ventral horn
E)ventral root
F)lateral horn

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The dorsal root is where afferent fibers enter the spinal cord.

Answer: C
 The dorsal root ganglion contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons that send information through the dorsal root.

Answer: A
 The dorsal horn contains the synapses between sensory neurons and interneurons.

Answer: D
 The ventral horn contains motor neurons that send information out through the ventral root to control muscles.

Answer: E
 The ventral root contains the axons of motor neurons that exit the spinal cord.

Answer: F
 The lateral horn contains autonomic motor neurons that regulate the activity of internal organs.

Match the Following Structures, Labelled A