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Q.

Given below are two statements.

Statement I : In humans, the number of carpals and the tarsals is the same. 

Statement II : In humans, the number of metacarpals and the metatarsals is the same. 

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Statement I is true but statement II is false.

b

Statement I is false but statement II is true.

c

Both statement I and statement II are true.

d

 Both statement I and statement II are false.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Statement I is false but statement II is true.

In humans, the number of carpals (wrist bones) and tarsals (ankle bones) is not the same. There are 8 carpals in the wrist and 7 tarsals in the ankle.

There are 5 metacarpals (palm bones) in the hand and 5 metatarsals (foot bones) in the foot.

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