The spinal cord is enclosed and protected by the vertebral column and layers of membranes called
A)neural net.
B)white matter.
C)dorsal root.
D)meninges.
E)viscera.

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The meninges are layers of membranes that enclose and protect the spinal cord along with the vertebral column. Option A (neural net) and Option B (white matter) do not relate to the protective covering of the spinal cord. Option C (dorsal root) relates to the structure of the spinal cord but does not provide protection. Option E (viscera) refers to internal organs and is not related to the spinal cord or its protection.

The Spinal Cord Is Enclosed and Protected by the Vertebral