Question

Select the correct statement regarding spinal cord.

• A. It lies within the central canal of vertebral column.
• B. The bunch of nerves in the hind part is called cauda equina.
• C. It shows neural canal in the centre.
• D. Butterfly shaped area on the inner side shows presence of white matter.

Hint:

The bundle of nerves at the hind end of the spinal cord is called cauda equina.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The spinal cord lies in the neural canal of the vertebral column and ends in the lumbar region.

Step 2: Check each option
A is wrong because the cord lies within the neural canal, not a central canal.
B is correct. The bunch of nerves at the lower end is cauda equina.
C is wrong because the central canal lies in the cord, not the neural canal.
D is wrong because the butterfly shaped inner region is grey matter.

Step 3: Match
Option (B) is correct.

Final Answer:
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