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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The total number of vertebrae in a rabbit is:
Options
A 33
B 45–46
Correct Answer
C 57–60
D 27–30
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A rabbit has a total of 45–46 vertebrae. This includes cervical (7), thoracic (12–13), lumbar (7), sacral (4), and caudal (15–16) vertebrae. The number varies slightly among different rabbit species.

Hint

Rabbits have more vertebrae than humans due to their longer tail and lumbar region.

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