All of the Following Are True of the Nucleus Pulposus

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of the nucleus pulposus except:

• A) It is the axis of motion for the functional units of the spine.
• B) It takes on and/or releases water in response to compressive loads.
• C) It is centrally aligned within the annulus fibrosis at all levels of the spine to provide uniform shock absorption.
• D) It is covered superiorly and inferiorly by a cartilaginous endplate.

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