Why Does an Adult Not Have as Many Bones as a Child

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why does an adult not have as many bones as a child?

• A)because osteoporosis leads to bone loss with age
• B)because some separate bones gradually fuse with age
• C)because many bones are replaced by cartilage with age
• D)because bones are reabsorbed with age
• E)because osteoclast activity overcomes osteoblast activity with age

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