Question

What is the reason for the long neck of a camel?

• A. Increase in the number of cervical vertebrae
• B. Elongation of cervical vertebrae
• C. Additional muscle pads between the vertebrae
• D. Additional bony plates between the vertebrae

Answer 1

The correct option is B Elongation of cervical vertebrae

Cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae of the neck located below the skull. They support the head and protect the spinal cord from injury. They are responsible for neck movement. In camels, the cervical vertebrae are larger and longer leading to the greater length of the neck.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.