During the process of ________, an existing tissue is replaced with bone.
A) blood cell production
B) calcification
C) resorption
D) ossification
E) osteolysis
D) ossification
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Which of the following statements about oxytocin is TRUE?
A. Oxytocin's main function is to increase the rate of respiration. B. Target cells of oxytocin have receptors for the hormone in their nucleus. C. Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. D. Oxytocin is synthesized in the hypothalamus. E. Oxytocin keeps uterine smooth muscle from contracting, so it prolongs pregnancy.
Tamoxifen and raloxifene act by
A. activating progesterone receptors. B. blocking estrogen receptors. C. breaking up cancer cell DNA. D. depriving cancer cell of growth factors.
The basement membrane is found between
A) Epithelium and connective tissue. B) Epithelium and extracellular material. C) Epithelium and intracellular material. D) Extracellular material and intracellular material. E) Interstitial fluid and extracellular fluid.
Cytokines are agents that affect neighboring cells without triggering systemic effects.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)