Spinal Nerves are Classified as Mixed Nerves Because They ________

Question

Spinal nerves are classified as mixed nerves because they ________.
A) contain sensory nerve fibers only
B) contain neither sensory nor motor nerve fibers
C) contain motor nerve fibers only
D) contain both sensory and motor nerve fibers

Accepted Answer

Spinal nerves are classified as mixed nerves because they contain both sensory and motor nerve fibers. This means that they carry signals from both the sensory receptors and effectors (muscles and glands) of the body.