Question

A. Multiple choice questions

2. The vertebral column protects the ___________
a) heart b) brain c) lungs d) spinal cord

Answer 1

• Spinal cord

Step-by-step explanation :

• The vertibral column , commonly known as the spine is the prime protector of the spinal cord which is a spindle up bundle of nerves elongated from the brain down to the vertibral column.
• The heart and the lungs are protected by the rib cage .
• The brain is mainly protected by the skull and other tissues and fluids like cerebrospinal fluid.

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