When does disc herniation occur?

A. When the pars of the vertebrae are fractured
B. When the nucleus pulposus of a disc presses a nerve root
C. When the vertebrae slip forward and put pressure on the nerve root
D. When the sciatic nerve is pinched


Answer: B

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