Question

Which of the following is/are functions of the intervertebral disc

• A. Shock absorber
• B. Protect the nerves in the middle of the nerve
• C. keeps the vertebrae separated
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

An intervertebral disk acts as a shock absorber between each of the vertebrae in the spinal column by keeping the vertebrae separated when there is an impact from an activity. They also serve to protect the nerves that run down the middle of the spine and intervertebral disks.