When does disc herniation occur?
A) When the vertebrae slip forward and put pressure on the nerve root
B) When the nucleus pulposus of a disc presses a nerve root
C) When the pars of the vertebrae are fractured
D) When the sciatic nerve is pinched

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Disc herniation occurs when the nucleus pulposus (the soft, jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc) breaks through the annulus fibrosus (the tough outer layer) and presses on a nerve root. This can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the area of the body served by the affected nerve.

When Does Disc Herniation Occur