quinta-feira, 6 de junho de 2013

The Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a column of nerves that is considered to be a vital link between the brain and the peripheral nervous system. Nevertheless, the spinal cord is also known to be the primary reflex center, coordinating incoming and outgoing information.
The spinal cord is formed by white matter and grey matter.
The delicate tissues of the spinal cord is protects by the cerebrospinal fluid, a series of soft tissues, and a set of backbones known as vertebrae. Injury to this area can cause paralysis.

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