Babies are born with 270 bones; as they grow into adults, they will only have 206 bones. Which of the following explains why babies have more bones?
A. Many of the small bones in the hands and feet will form cartilage to allow for more movement as an adult.
B. Smaller bones in babies turn into red blood cells as the baby grows to accommodate the circulatory system.
C. The bones in the babies head and spinal column will eventually fuse together.
D. Babies lose bone mass during the aging process.
Answer: C
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