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What is spinal cord? What is its main function?

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The spinal cord is a part of the central nervous system. It is a cylindrical structure enclosed by a bony cage called the vertebral column. It is responsible for spinal reflex actions and the conduction of nerve impulses to and from the brain.

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पाठ 2: Control and Coordination - Exercise 2 [पृष्ठ ११६]

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लखमीर सिंह Biology (Science) [English] Class 10
पाठ 2 Control and Coordination
Exercise 2 | Q 33.1 | पृष्ठ ११६

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