Q.

Given below are two statements.
Statement I: The axial skeleton of a human comprises 80 bones distributed along the main axis of the body.
Statement II: The bones of the limbs, along with their girdles, constitute the appendicular skeleton of humans. 
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

b

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

c

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

d

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

The axial skeleton of a human comprises 80 bones, and they are distributed along the main axis of the body. The axial skeleton consists of the bones that form the central axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. 

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper limbs (arms) and lower limbs (legs), as well as the bones that attach them to the axial skeleton (pelvic and pectoral girdles).

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Given below are two statements.Statement I: The axial skeleton of a human comprises 80 bones distributed along the main axis of the body.Statement II: The bones of the limbs, along with their girdles, constitute the appendicular skeleton of humans. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.