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1
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This area contains the cell bodies of the somatic and autonomic sensory neurons

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Dorsal Root Ganglion

2
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A thin transparent layer of connective tissue on the surface of the brain and spinal cord.
It contains the blood vessels that nourish the spinal cord

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Pia mater

3
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Shaped like a butterfly and the central canal is located in the center of it.

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Gray Matter of The Spinal Cord

5
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These are the nerve tracks that connect the spinal cord with various regions of the body

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Spinal Nerve

6
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These structures contain the axons of the autonomic sensory neurons

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Dorsal Root of Spinal Nerve

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This structure contains the cell bodies of the somatic motor neurons that innervate the skeletal muscles

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Ventral Root of Spinal Nerve

9
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The most superficial layer of connective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord
It also functions to protect the brain and the spinal cord

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Dura Mater

10
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Space between the arachnoid and pia mater containing cerebrospianl fluid

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Subarachnoid Space

12
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This are is composed of both myelinated and unmyelinated axons

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White Matter of The Spinal Cord

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Composed of neuron cell bodies, neuroglia cells, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons.

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Gray Matter of The Spinal Cord

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A vascular layer of connective tissue which functions to protect the brain and spinal cord

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Arachnoid layer of meninges