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    Which statement about the number of the cervical vertebrae of mammals is correct?
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    Which statement about the number of the cervical vertebrae of mammals is correct?

    A.

    In every mammal the number is 10 and it is a constant.

    B.

    The number varies from mammal to mammal.

    C.

    Longer the neck, bigger the number of cervical vertebrae.

    D.

    All mammals have 7 cervical vertebrae and it is a constant.

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is All mammals have 7 cervical vertebrae and it is a constant.
    · All mammals, including giraffes and whales, have exactly 7 cervical vertebrae.
    · Their size and shape vary, but not the count.
    · This trait is highly conserved in evolution.
    · Exceptions are extremely rare (e.g., sloths).
    Information Booster:
    · Cervical vertebrae support head and neck movements.
    · Mutations in this count are linked to diseases.
    · Evolution favors structural stability in neck design.
    · Vertebrae: cervical (7), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), etc.

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