Asked by Marilyn Fleming on Jun 02, 2024
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Both pigs and humans have pairs of spinal nerves extending from the spinal cord. While pigs have between 38 to 40 pairs, humans typically have ________ pairs.
A) 24
B) 31
C) 12
D) 6
Spinal Nerves
Nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, carrying motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the body.
- Understand the organization and distribution of spinal nerves in humans and comparisons with other species.
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Shayna ClaireJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Humans typically have 31 pairs of spinal nerves extending from the spinal cord.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the organization and distribution of spinal nerves in humans and comparisons with other species.