{"id":3258,"date":"2022-12-13T05:52:18","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T05:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3258"},"modified":"2025-09-11T08:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T08:34:58","slug":"s-6-b-the-spinal-cord","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-6-b-the-spinal-cord\/","title":{"rendered":"s-6.b The Spinal Cord"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>The Spinal Cord<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGD3RuVbaY\/r7TuR4-gLq35us9_pnuXdg\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGD3RuVbaY&#x2F;r7TuR4-gLq35us9_pnuXdg&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGD3RuVbaY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the spinal cord<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>What is the Spinal Cord?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13145\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7502930832356389;width:231px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-50.png 640w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-50-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The spinal cord is a long, tube-like structure made of nerves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It runs from the brain down the back, inside the spine (vertebral column).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a key part of the central nervous system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Function of the Spinal Cord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>It sends messages between the brain and the rest of the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It controls reflexes, like pulling your hand away from something hot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The spinal cord allows the brain to send signals for movement, sensation, and control of organs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Structure of the Spinal Cord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13147\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:306px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-20.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-20-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-20-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-20-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The spinal cord is protected by the bones of the spine, called vertebrae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is divided into segments, each connected to different parts of the body through nerves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nerves branching from the spinal cord carry messages to specific areas like the arms, legs, and organs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Connection to the Brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13149\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.732824427480916;width:232px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-21.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Untitled-design-21-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The spinal cord is connected to the brain at the brainstem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together, the brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of the Spinal Cord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Damage to the spinal cord can affect movement, sensation, and body functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the spinal cord healthy is important for overall body coordination and reflexes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Protection of the Spinal Cord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>The vertebrae form a protective barrier around the spinal cord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The spinal cord is also surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions and protects it from injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/80488\/599\/102\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-18.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-18-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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