Complicated interlacing of the ventral rami form networks called nerve plexus. The crisscrossing of the nerve fibers from the various spinal nerves is advantageous because ____________ .
A) having several nerve fibers unite enhances sensory function
B) injury to any single spinal nerve will be less damaging as there is less chance of total loss of innervation to any particular organ
C) viruses that infect us by moving through PNS nerves are prevented entry to the CNS
D) having several nerve fibers unite enhances motor function

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The crisscrossing of nerve fibers in nerve plexus reduces the chance of a total loss of innervation to any particular organ. If one spinal nerve is damaged, other nerves in the plexus can often compensate and maintain function.

Complicated Interlacing of the Ventral Rami Form Networks Called Nerve