Which Adaptation to the Skeletal System Is Key to the Ability

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which adaptation to the skeletal system is key to the ability of birds to fly?

• A) increase in the number of bones
• B) increased density of bones
• C) loss of internal bone matrix
• D) loss of the appendicular skeleton

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group harmony leads to incorrect or poor decision-making.

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