Which of the Following Structures Is Not Part of the Spinal

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is not part of the spinal cord?

• A)Gray commissure
• B)Conus medullaris
• C)Cauda equina
• D)All of the above are part of the spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that carry information for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of organisms.

Spina Bifida

A congenital defect in the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone.

Structural Malformation

A defect or abnormality in the structure of an organ or part of the body, often present from birth.