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In humans, the total number of ribs is fourteen (14), categorized as follows: (1) True ribs are seven (7) pairs, (2) False ribs are two (2) pairs, and (3) Floating ribs are four (4) pairs. Is this statement accurate?

1. True
2. False
3. Partially true
4. None of the above

Correct answer: False

Solution

The statement is false because humans have 12 pairs of ribs (24 in total), not 14. True ribs are 7 pairs, false ribs are 3 pairs, and floating ribs are 2 pairs.

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