The ventral and dorsal roots of each spinal segment unite to form:
A) a spinal nerve.
B) a spinal ganglion.
C) a spinal meninx.
D) a cervical enlargement.
E) a lumbar enlargement.

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The ventral and dorsal roots of each spinal segment unite to form a spinal nerve. The ventral root contains motor (efferent) fibers, while the dorsal root contains sensory (afferent) fibers.

The Ventral and Dorsal Roots of Each Spinal Segment Unite