In an older adult, the tissue in a suture may become completely ossified, fusing the skull bones together. This type of suture is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
synostosis
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Which of the following descriptions best matches the term endometrium?
A) thick layer of smooth muscle cells B) supports the uterus anteriorly C) supports the uterus laterally D) consists of a functional zone and a basilar zone of epithelium E) After ovulation, the ovum is captured by it.
Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.
A) is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formation B) involves medullary cavity formation C) is produced by secondary ossification centers D) takes twice as long as diaphysis
An antagonist binds with the receptor, preventing the neurotransmitter from binding and causing a response, yet the antagonist itself produces no response
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Endocrine controls require duration rather than speed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false