The main function of the spinal cord is to:

Help in the growth of bones in the body.

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Help in the growth of hair and nails.

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Carry blood to the rest of the body.

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Carry electrical signals from the brain to the rest of the body.

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Solution

The correct option is D Carry electrical signals from the brain to the rest of the body.
Its main function is to carry electrical signals between the brain and the rest of our body. These electrical messages let the brain know what is going on in the body and also allow control over the muscles and organs.

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