PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Which bones protect the spinal cord?
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Skull
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Vertebrae
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Rib cage
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Teeth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The vertebrae (back bones) of the spine include the cervical spine (C1-C7), thoracic spine (T1-T12), lumbar spine (L1-L5), sacral spine (S1-S5), and the tailbone. Each vertebra is separated by a disc. The vertebrae surround and protect the spinal cord.
Detailed explanation-2: -Meninges. Meninges are membranes that support and protect the brain and the spinal cord. A clear fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) travels in the spaces formed by the meninges.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vertebrae: The spine has 33 stacked vertebrae (small bones) that form the spinal canal.
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