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How many cervical vertebrae do humans, rabbits, and rats all share in common?
Options
A 6
B 7
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C 8
D 12
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Humans, rabbits, and rats all have exactly 7 cervical vertebrae. This is a characteristic feature of almost all mammals, regardless of neck length; giraffes also have 7 cervical vertebrae, though each is greatly elongated.

Hint

Almost all mammals have the same number of neck vertebrae, regardless of neck length.

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