All of the Following Are True of the Nucleus Pulposus

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of the nucleus pulposus except:

A) It is the axis of motion for the functional units of the spine.
B) It takes on and/or releases water in response to compressive loads.
C) It is centrally aligned within the annulus fibrosis at all levels of the spine to provide uniform shock absorption.
D) It is covered superiorly and inferiorly by a cartilaginous endplate.