Bone is a living tissue composed of an organic extracellular matrix impregnated with ____________________ crystals consisting primarily of ____________________ salts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate

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The brachiocephalic veins are formed by thea: Internal jugular veinsb: Right sigmoid sinusc: Left sigmoid sinusd: Subclavian veinse: Straight sinus

A. b, d, e B. a, d C. a, c, d D. b, c, e E. a, b, e

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The __________ cavity is the point of articulation between the scapula and humerus.

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

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Most inspired particles such as dust fail to reach the lungs because of the ________.

A) ciliated mucous lining in the nose B) abundant blood supply to nasal mucosa C) porous structure of turbinate bones D) action of the epiglottis

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Which of the following statements is true of the Magnus force?

A. It is created by spin on a ball. B. It is created by a pressure differential. C. Both A and B are true. D. Neither A nor B is true.

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