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The spinal cord originates from which part of the body?


A

Cerebellum

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Cerebrum

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C

Thalamus

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D

Medulla oblongata

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Solution

The correct option is D

Medulla oblongata


The spinal cord is a long, thin tubular structure which is an extension of the medulla oblongata, the last part of the brain. It extends all the way down to the bottom of the spine. It is an integral part of the central nervous system and it consists of 31 pairs of nerves. It's primarily responsible for reflex actions.


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