Question

Long neck of camel or giraffe has

• A. Numerous cervical vertebrae
• B. Development of extra large intervertebral pads
• C. Longer vertebrae
• D. Development of extra bony, plates between adjacent cervical vertebrae

Answer 1

The correct option is C Longer vertebrae

• The vertebral column is formed by serially arranged units called vertebrae.
• It is dorsally placed and extends from the base of the skull and constitutes the main framework of the trunk.
• Cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae present in the neck region of the body, immediately below the skull.
• In mammals, the number of cervical vertebrae is always 7 in number and present in the neck region.
  
• The long neck of Camel or Giraffe is due to longer cervical vertebrae. Hence long neck of camel or Giraffe has longer vertebrae.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Longer vertebrae'.