Mature bone cells that monitor the matrix are

A) osteoclasts.
B) osteoblasts.
C) chondrocytes.
D) osteocytes.
E) osteoplasts.


D) osteocytes.

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When EPSPs originating from a single presynaptic input occur so close together in time that they add together or sum, thereby bringing the postsynaptic cell to threshold, it is called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Cytoskeletal component made of actin.

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Which of the following statements regarding complement is FALSE?

A. Certain complement proteins are always circulating in the blood in an inactive state. B. Activated complement can form a membrane attack complex, which forms pores in microbe membranes. C. Activated complement can stimulate cells to secrete inflammation-mediating chemicals. D. The complement pathway is always dependent upon activation of the first complement protein, C1. E. Some activated complement proteins activate other complement proteins.

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