X-rays of epiphyses enable doctors to estimate children's
A) adult weight.
B) loss of baby teeth.
C) brain development.
D) skeletal age.

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X-rays of epiphyses are used by doctors to estimate the skeletal age of children, which is the level of maturation of their bone structure. This is useful for monitoring growth and development, as well as for diagnosing conditions such as delayed or accelerated growth. X-rays would not be able to provide information on adult weight, loss of baby teeth, or brain development.

X-Rays of Epiphyses Enable Doctors to Estimate Children's