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What does the verebrae do?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

The vertebrae has two major functions: to provide support and to provide protection. The vertebrae helps to provide support by forming the core structure of the body's frame. If you think about it, the vertebrae connects everything (the limbs, head) to each other. The vertebrae also provides protection for the spinal nerves. These nerves are responsible for sending/receiving motor and sensory information to the brain. If these are damaged, paralysis can occur.

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