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because the heart is the second most important muscle/organ in the body, it is needed to move blood around your body, if it stops/the blood doesn't move and will clot over time, its the same as why the brain is protected by the skull, it's a vital part of you and is very fragile

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How many bones cover the brain and spinal cord?

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The spinal cord is compose of?

The spinal cord is made up of bundles of nerve fibers. It runs down from the brain through a canal in the center of the bones of the spine. These bones protect the spinal cord. Like the brain, the spinal cord is covered by the meninges and cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid.


What provides protection for vital internal organs?

The skeletal system provides protection for vital internal organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs. The rib cage protects the heart and lungs, while the skull protects the brain. Additionally, the spinal column protects the spinal cord.


Mechanical protection for the brain is provided by?

The bones in the skull


What are the main functions of the spinal column?

The spinal cord sends messages to the brain,if we didn't have a spinal cord we couldn't do anything


What does the dorsal body cavity house?

The dorsal body cavity houses the brain and spinal cord, which make up the central nervous system. It is protected by the bones of the vertebral column (spine) and cranial bones.


Where is the brain and spinal cord located?

central nervous system


What are the major organs in the spinal cavity?

The spinal cavity primarily contains the spinal cord, which is the main pathway for transmitting signals between the brain and the body. Surrounding and protecting the spinal cord are the vertebrae (bones) of the spine, as well as the meninges (protective membranes).


What does the skull shape?

The Skull is a collection of Bones that provide protection for the Brain.


Is the spinal cord made out of bone?

The human spinal cord is protected by the bony spinal column. The spinal column is made up of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord itself is made of neurons, similar to the brain itself.


What organ is protected by skull?

The body basically has the ventral and dorsal cavities. The dorsal cavity contains the brain and spinal cord. The upper most cavity formed by the bones of the skull has an organ within it called the brain.


How do you increase height with mind power?

After puberty our bones fussed, so, our brain power will not work there. but, the bones in our spinal cord never fuss. So it is possible to thiken these bones and increase the gap among these 38 bones. Our spinal cord is somewhat like 'S', so if we do some exercise that straches our spinal cord , so it is possible gaining 2-3 inches height. Brain power also can work here.