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what are some characteristics of the mandible?
□ it forms the lower jaw.
□ it contains openings for teeth.
□ it articulates with the palatine bone.
□ it forms the upper jaw.
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Explanation:

The mandible is the lower - jaw bone. It has alveolar sockets (openings) for teeth. It does not form the upper jaw and does not articulate with the palatine bone.

Answer:

It forms the lower jaw.
It contains openings for teeth.