Which of the Following Is FALSE

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE?

• A) Typically, the axial skeleton has 80 bones.
• B) Typically, the appendicular skeleton has 126 bones.
• C) The axial skeleton is composed of the bones that run through the axis of the body.
• D) Children have more bones than adults.
• E) The appendicular skeleton does not include the girdles.

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Definitions:

Brain Plasticity

The ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Parietal Region

A portion of the brain located in the upper back area of the skull, important for processing sensory information from various parts of the body.

Sylvian Fissure

A deep groove in the brain's surface separating the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe, also known as the lateral sulcus.

Twin Studies

Research methods that compare the similarity between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand genetic and environmental influences.