Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Nerve roots in the spine are the key component of intervertebral disks.
2. The most common site of back pain is the cervical region.
3. Smoking is a risk factor for low-back pain.
4. Numbness in the foot is a possible symptom of damaged intervertebral disks.
5. Most cases of acute back pain last longer than a month.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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