Descending Tracts in the Spinal Cord Relay ________ Information

Question

Descending tracts in the spinal cord relay ________ information.
A) sensory
B) motor
C) sensory and motor
D) only somatic
E) autonomic

Accepted Answer

Descending tracts in the spinal cord relay motor information, specifically controlling movement and muscle function. They are responsible for transmitting motor impulses from the brain to the spinal cord and out to the peripheral nerves to activate muscle contraction.