This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neuroanatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there? 
Select and explain. 
A. 30, B. 32, C. 31, D. 34
C: 31
Answer: C: 31 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 31 * There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves (8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 1 coccygeal). Spinal nerves are mixed nerves containing both sensory and motor fibres.