Which of the following statements best describes interstitial growth?
A) Growth occurs in the lining of the long bones.
B) Fibroblasts give rise to chondrocytes that differentiate and form cartilage.
C) Unspecialized cells from mesenchyme develop into chondrocytes, which divide and form cartilage.
D) Chondrocytes in the lacunae divide and secrete matrix, allowing the cartilage to grow from within.
D) Chondrocytes in the lacunae divide and secrete matrix, allowing the cartilage to grow from within.
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A) cortex. B) ganglia. C) fascicle. D) nuclei. E) perineurium.
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A. contribute to the female sex drive, have no significant effect on adult males B. promote the early development of male and female reproductive organs C. promote the early development of female reproductive organs D. contribute to the male sex drive, have no significant effect on adult females
________ can be caused by inhaling coal dust, clay, flour, or other small particles.
A. Tuberculosis B. Pulmonary fibrosis C. Pneumonia D. Strep throat
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A. Monocyte B. Basophil C. Neutrophil D. Eosinophil E. Lymphocyte