PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The Spinal Cord is protected by the Vertebral Column?
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord is protected by bones, discs, ligaments, and muscles. The spine is made of 33 bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord passes through a hole in the center (called the spinal canal) of each vertebra. Between the vertebrae there are discs that act as cushions, or shock absorbers for the spine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Meninges is a series of membranes that cover both the brain and the spinal cord and the liquid between the membrane give protection and nourishment.
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