Question

The ventral root ganglion of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of the

• A. Motor neuron
• B. Sensory neuron
• C. Both A and B
• D. Association neuron

Answer 1

The correct option is D Association neuron

The neuron is a single nerve cell. There are three basic types of neurons association, motor and sensory neuron. The association neurons comprise of central nervous system (CNS), brain and spinal cord. Thus, the cell bodies of the association neurons are present in the ventral root or anterior root of the spinal cord. They are also called as interneurons and send impulses from sensory neurons to motor neurons.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.