Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

How many bones are there in an adult human being?

  1. 210

  2. 260

  3. 206

  4. 300
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C Correct answer
Explanation

An adult human skeleton typically contains 206 bones, which decrease from approximately 270 bones at birth due to fusion of separate bones during growth. The axial skeleton has 80 bones while the appendicular skeleton has 126 bones. Options A, B, and D are incorrect counts.

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