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16 October, 18:56

Skeletal remains are discovered at an archeological site. X-rays of the femur show evidence of a thin epiphyseal plate. This bone likely belonged to which of the following? a.) 60 year old maleb.) 25 year old femalec.) 8 year old femaled.) 18 year old male

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  1. 16 October, 22:18
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    The correct option is D. 18 year old male

    Explanation:

    The epiphyseal plate can be described as a disc of cartilage that is required for the growth of bones. The epiphyseal plates get fused in females at a very early age, most probably between the ages of 13 to 15. In males, the epiphyseal plates fuse a litter later at about 15 to 18 years.

    Hence, the presence of epiphyseal plates in the femur would prove that it was present in an 18-year-old male.

    All the other options would be false because they won't contain an epiphyseal plate.
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