There are _______ bones in the adult human body.

Correct option is B

Ans. (b)
Sol. The adult human body has 206 bones. At birth, a human has approximately 300 bones, but as the body grows, some of these bones fuse together, reducing the total count to 206 in adulthood. The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection to the body while also facilitating movement.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 225 – Incorrect, as the adult skeleton consists of 206 bones.
· (b) 206 – Correct answer. This is the total number of bones in a fully developed adult human body.
· (c) 300 – Incorrect, as this is the approximate number of bones in a newborn before fusion occurs.
· (d) 116 – Incorrect, as this number is far below the actual count of bones in the human body.