The long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the body to the brain and is responsible for very fast, lifesaving reflexes is called the ________.
A) spinal cord
B) brain
C) reflexes
D) interneurons

Question

The long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the body to the brain and is responsible for very fast, lifesaving reflexes is called the ________.
A) spinal cord 
B) brain 
C) reflexes
D) interneurons

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The spinal cord is a long bundle of neurons that extends from the brainstem to the lower back and is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It is also responsible for the reflex actions that allow us to respond quickly to stimuli without conscious thought. Therefore, the correct answer is A) spinal cord.

The Long Bundle of Neurons That Carries Messages to and from the Body