The Brain and Spinal Cord are Contained Within the ________

Question

The brain and spinal cord are contained within the ________ body cavity.
A) pelvic
B) thoracic
C) dorsal
D) ventral

Accepted Answer

The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system and are located within the dorsal body cavity, specifically the cranial cavity for the brain and the vertebral or spinal cavity for the spinal cord. The pelvic cavity contains the reproductive and excretory organs, while the thoracic and ventral cavities contain other internal organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and intestines.