Based on what you know about bone growth, why are newborns so much more flexible than adults?
A. Their joints are still composed of cartilage.
B. Osteoclast activity is greater than osteoblast activity.
C. Their ligaments have not developed fully yet.
D. The epiphysial plates are fused.
Answer: A
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