Why are the bones of young children much more flexible than those of the elderly?

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Bones of children are not completely calcified, with a higher ratio of more flexible organic fibers. Bones in the elderly are more completely calcified, which gives the characteristic of rigidity.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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