What Structure Makes the Dorsal Root Different from the Ventral

Question

What structure makes the dorsal root different from the ventral root?
A) The dorsal root has a ganglion.
B) The dorsal root has a tract.
C) The dorsal root has a nucleus.
D) The dorsal root appears the same as the ventral root.

Accepted Answer

The dorsal root has a ganglion, which is a swelling in the nerve that contains cell bodies of sensory neurons. The ventral root does not have a ganglion.