A Typical Spinal Cord Has How Many Pairs of Spinal

question 131

Multiple Choice

A typical spinal cord has how many pairs of spinal nerves,and where does the spinal cord end?

• A)8 pairs; cervical vertebra 8
• B)20 pairs; thoracic vertebra 12
• C)25 pairs; lumbar vertebra 1 or 2
• D)30 pairs; lumbar vertebra 4 or 5
• E)31 pairs; lumbar vertebra 1 or 2

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