How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in humans?

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The correct option is A 31
The nerves arising directly from the spinal cord are called the spinal nerves. There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves in humans: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal. They are a part of the peripheral nervous system.

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