Which type of cell divides readily after a bone is damaged?
A) osteoblast
B) osteoprogenitor cell
C) red marrow cell
D) osteocyte
E) osteoclast
B) osteoprogenitor cell
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Intramembranous ossification is common in children, whereas endochondral ossification is typical in young adults. 2. Bones grow in diameter by interstitial growth. 3. Closed reduction is the surgical realignment of the parts of a broken bone. 4. Osteoporosis often leads to an exaggerated thoracic spinal curvature, which is called kyphosis.
A child is diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis. What medications does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for the first 2 months? (Select all that apply.)
a. Isoniazid (INH) b. Cefuroxime (Ceftin) c. Rifampin (Rifadin) d. Pyrazinamide (PZA) e. Ethambutol (Myambutol)
Tactile receptors composed of capsules that surround a core of collagen fibers intertwined with dendrites are called
A) Ruffini corpuscles. B) lamellar corpuscles. C) tactile (Meissner) corpuscles. D) tactile discs. E) root hair plexuses.
Lymph from the head and neck is drained by the ________ trunks.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).