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

question 36

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Osteoporosis leads to bone loss with age.
• B) Some separate bones gradually fuse with age.
• C) Many bones are replaced by cartilage with age.
• D) Bones are reabsorbed with age.
• E) Osteoclast activity overcomes osteoblast activity with age.

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