Question
Biology Question on neural control and coordination
How many pairs of spinal nerves are found in humans
A
32
B
31
C
30
D
33
Answer
31
Explanation
Solution
Man has 31 pairs of spinal nerves. These are [a] Cervical ? 8 pairs in neck [b] Thoracic ? 12 pairs in thorax [c] Lumbar? 5 pairs in upper part of abdomen [d] Sacral ? 5 pairs in lower part of abdomen [e] Coccygeal ? tail nerve. Frog has 10 pairs of spinal nerves, while rabbit has 37 pairs of spinal nerves.