Which of the Following Statements is Not True of the Spinal

Question

Which of the following statements is not true of the spinal cord?
A) It is the primary reflex center.
B) It contains both gray and white matter.
C) It extends from the occipital bone to the third sacral vertebra.
D) It transmits impulses to and from the brain.

Accepted Answer

The spinal cord does not extend from the occipital bone to the third sacral vertebra. It extends from the foramen magnum at the base of the skull to the first or second lumbar vertebra.