Which of the following statements about intervertebral discs is TRUE?

A. The majority of cases of back pain are caused by disc herniation.
B. Disc herniation occurs most typically from an acute injury.
C. Risk of disc herniation increases with age.
D. Degenerative changes in the discs cause people to get shorter as they age.


Answer: D

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