With age, the spine stiffens as a result of shrinkage of the intervertebral disc spaces, and the vertebrae become brittle. This increases the risk of:

A. severe kyphosis.
B. distracting injuries.
C. spinal cord tearing.
D. compression fractures.

Answer: D. compression fractures.

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