Question

Number of cervical vertebrae in camel is

• A. More than that of rabbit
• B. Less than that of rabbit
• C. Same as that of whale
• D. More than that of horse

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Same as that of whale

• 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. They are numbered as C1-C7.
• Both camel and whale are mammals hence they have 7 cervical vertebrae.
• Hence number of cervical vertebrae in camel is the same as that of whale i.e 7 cervical vertebrae.
• So, the correct answer is 'Same as that of the whale'.