A bone cell that produces new bone matrix is

A) an osteoclast.
B) stimulated by activity of the thyroid gland.
C) an osteoblast.
D) an osteocyte.
E) located in a lacuna.


C) an osteoblast.

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

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The enteric plexus

A. controls movement and secretion of the digestive tract. B. is found in the mucosa. C. contains sympathetic neurons and fibers. D. consists of the myenteric plexus and the celiac plexus. E. is a valve in the GI tract.

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A football player was tackled and fell onto the ball on his left side. He then complained of rib pain and exhibited signs of shock. What was a likely consequence of his fall?

A. Ruptured spleen B. Peripheral edema C. Lymphadenopathy D. Elephantiasis E. Hodgkin disease

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On sagittal MR images, the ligament seen passing between the laminae of the vertebrae on either side of the spinous processes is the _________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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