The Number of Bones in a Newborn Exceeds the Number

question 58

Multiple Choice

The number of bones in a newborn exceeds the number of bones in an adult. Why would the number of bones decrease over time?

• A) Some bones are lost when they are replaced by adult versions, like the loss of baby teeth.
• B) As some bones grow larger, others do not and are no longer needed.
• C) The bones of a baby are more fragile than an adult, so more are needed to support the weight of the body.
• D) Some of the bones of babies will eventually fuse together to become one larger bone.

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