Because they are strong and relatively inflexible, calcium phosphate crystals enable bone to withstand the stress of ________.

What will be an ideal response?


compression

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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During the cephalic phase of gastric stimulation, which of the following does NOT occur?

A. HCl is secreted into the gastric lumen. B. Pepsinogen is secreted into the gastric lumen. C. Seeing, smelling, and/or tasting food reflexively increase(s) gastric acid secretion. D. Parasympathetic stimulation of secretory cells in the gastric mucosa occurs. E. Gastrin is secreted into the gastric lumen.

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The bladder is unusually large in urinary obstructed cats

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following skin conditions is a type of dermatitis?

A. Warts B. Atopic eczema C. Psoriasis D. Scleroderma

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