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The cage-like structure that protects the vital organs in our upper body is known as the ______.

A

rib cage

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diaphragm

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Solution

The correct option is A rib cage

In the upper body, thin curved bones called ribs come together to form a cage-like structure called the ribcage.

The ribcage protects the lungs and heart which are considered to be the most vital organs of our body.

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(c) How much is x?
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