Question

Babies are born with about 300 bones, while adults only have 206. Which of the following options support this statement?

• A. In adults, the bones fuse together.
• B. In adults, the bones are removed.
• C. In adults, the bones degrade.
• D. In adults, the bones fuse with muscles.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

In adults, the bones fuse together.

Around 300 bones are present in the body at the time of birth. By adulthood, certain bones fuse together to become single bones and the number reduces to 206.