Chapter 6 Control and Coordination

NCERT Class 10th

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Which signals will get disrupted in case of a spinal cord injury?

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In case of a spinal cord injury, the signals between the brain and the rest of the body will get disrupted. This includes:

  1. Sensory signals(from body to brain) – such as touch, pain, and temperature.
  2. Motor signals(from brain to body) – that control muscle movement and reflexes.
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