THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerve tissue that runs down our back from the base of the brain.
A
False
B
True
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord is a thick column of nerves surrounded by vertebrae that runs from the brain stem to the lumbar region of the spine. Like the brain, the spinal cord has both grey and white matter. The spinal cord sends information between the brain and most of the body through the spinal nerves.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerve tissue. In an adult, it’s about 18 inches long and 1/2-inch thick. It extends from the lower part of the brainstem down the back. The spinal cord has three sections that run the length of the spine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your spinal cord is a cylindrical structure that runs through the center of your spine, from your brainstem to your low back. It’s a delicate structure that contains nerve bundles and cells that carry messages from your brain to the rest of your body. Your spinal cord is one of the main parts of your nervous system.

Detailed explanation-4: -The brain, spinal cord and the nerves, all are composed of the nervous tissue. The cells of this tissue are called neurons or nerve cells.

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