Why is it possible to assess age at death from tooth eruption patterns in juvenile human skeletons?
A) Because the pattern and timing of crown formation and tooth eruption is consistent among human populations.
B) Because although the timing of crown formation and tooth eruption varies among human populations, it varies at known rates.
C) It is only possible if the sex of the individual is also known, because tooth eruption patterns differ between males and females.
D) None of the answers are correct.
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