Most Mammals, Including Humans and Giraffes, Have ________ Cervical Vertebrae

Question

Most mammals, including humans and giraffes, have ________ cervical vertebrae.
A) 11
B) 6
C) 7
D) 19
E) 10

Accepted Answer

Most mammals have seven cervical vertebrae, including humans and giraffes. This is a universal feature among mammals, although there are some exceptions where the number may vary slightly. For example, sloths have 5-6 cervical vertebrae while manatees have up to 9 cervical vertebrae.