Mechanical stress in the lumbar vertebrae is less than expected because of which of the following structural details?

A. bears more weight or force than other vertebrae
B. larger weight-bearing surface area than other vertebrae
C. both A and B
D. none of the above


B. larger weight-bearing surface area than other vertebrae

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The structure that connects the two cerebral hemispheres is the

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Many different neurons can stimulate an autonomic ganglion cell simultaneously due to

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