Which part of the body is protected by the vertebral column?
A
Lungs
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B
Spinal cord
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C
Brain
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D
Heart
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Solution
The correct option is B Spinal cord The vertebral column (also known as the spine or the backbone) is made up of series of small bones called vertebrae. It protects the spinal cord. Lungs and heart are protected by the rib cage while brain is protected by the skull.