In addition to its role in spinal reflex activity, the spinal cord also _ .
A) controls movement of the limbs
B) contains sensory and motor tracts traveling to and from higher nervous centers
C) is associated with consciousness
D) perceives sensation

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The spinal cord contains sensory (ascending) and motor (descending) tracts that carry signals to and from the brain, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

In Addition to Its Role in Spinal Reflex Activity, the Spinal