Which of the following statements about the spinal cord is NOT correct?

A) It has two enlargements.
B) It extends to the level of lumbar vertebra three in an adult.
C) It gives rise to 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
D) It has a central canal that is continuous with the fourth ventricle of the brain


Ans: B) It extends to the level of lumbar vertebra three in an adult.

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