Question

question 43 (1.3 points) the elastic gelatinous core of an intervertebral disc for absorbing shock is called the

• nucleus pulposus.
• annulus fibrosus.
• gelatinous fibrosus.
• gelatinous pulposus.

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Explanation:

The nucleus pulposus is the elastic - gelatinous core of an intervertebral disc that absorbs shock.

Answer:

nucleus pulposus.