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QHow many bones are there in the human body?

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  • A 273 ✔ ✖
  • B 270 ✔ ✖
  • C 206 ✔ ✖
  • D 201 ✔ ✖
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The adult human body has a total of 206 bones. However, the number of bones in a human body changes over time. At birth, the human body has about 270 bones, which eventually fuse together as we grow up, resulting in the adult number of 206 bones. The skeletal system serves several functions, including support, protection, and movement.

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