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Per NCERT, what is the VERTEBRAL COLUMN (backbone / spine) made of?
AA single long bone
BCartilage only
CA series of small bones called VERTEBRAE, with cartilage discs between them acting as cushions
DA muscle bundle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A series of small bones called VERTEBRAE, with cartilage discs between them acting as cushions
Per NCERT §3.6, the vertebral column = vertebrae + intervertebral cartilage discs. The discs allow bending + protect the spinal cord.
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