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Spinal cord originates from...

Spinal cord originates from

A

cerebrum

B

medulla

C

pons

D

cerebellum

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The correct Answer is:
B
Spinal cord is a cylindrical structure enclosed ina bony cage called vertebral column. It begins in continuation with medulla and extends downwards.
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    A
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    A
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    B
    Level of third cervical vertebra to the coccyx
    C
    Level of the axis to the lowest lumbar vertebra
    D
    Medulla oblongata to the level of the second lumbar vertebra

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