Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Vertebrae Is True

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the vertebrae is true?

• A) The first cervical vertebra is called the axis.
• B) The spinal cord protects the vertebral column.
• C) Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes.
• D) The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
• E) Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex network of the brain and spinal cord that serves as the primary processing center for nervous system activity and coordination.

Peripheral Nervous System

The division of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including sensory and motor neurons.

White Matter

The part of the brain and spinal cord composed of myelinated nerve fibers that facilitates communication between different brain regions and between the brain and spinal cord.

CNS

The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, which coordinates and controls most bodily functions.