Asked by daniel

What is a function of the backbone in animals?

It protects against predators.
It regulates blood glucose.
It surrounds the spinal cord.
It limits movement.

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It surrounds the spinal cord.

The backbone (vertebral column) is made of vertebrae that form a protective bony canal around the spinal cord; it also supports the body and allows controlled movement, but does not regulate blood glucose or primarily protect against predators.