After Age ________ the Vertebral Column Continues to Elongate,but the Spinal

question 109

Multiple Choice

After age ________ the vertebral column continues to elongate,but the spinal cord itself does not.

• A)8
• B)12
• C)18
• D)4
• E)20

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