Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 13 - The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves - Figure 13.13 - Page 462: 2

Answer

In an ipsilateral reflex, the sensory and motor neurons are on the same side of the spinal cord

Work Step by Step

Ipsilateral means on the same side. Contralateral means on opposing/opposite sides. Therefore, in a contralateral reflex, the sensory and the motor neurons are on opposite sides of the spinal cord.
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