Multiple choice

__________ protects the spinal cord.

  1. Meninges

  2. Cranium

  3. Skull

  4. Vertebral column

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The vertebral column (spine) consists of stacked vertebrae that form a protective bony canal around the spinal cord. Meninges are membranes covering the brain and cord, while cranium and skull protect only the brain, not the spinal cord.