Wolff's law is concerned with ________.
the diameter of the bone being dependent on the ratio of osteoblasts to osteoclasts
vertical growth of bones being dependent on age
the function of bone being dependent on shape
the thickness and shape of a bone being dependent on stresses placed upon it
the thickness and shape of a bone being dependent on stresses placed upon it
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a) melanin. b) carotene. c) both melanin and carotene. d) keratin. e) creatinine.
A fibrous joint contains a joint capsule.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which example fits? "A sensation is ________ , and projection of a sensation is ________."
A. a Pacinian corpuscle being stimulated to generate an action potential upon stretch stimulation; the transmission of that impulse into the brain B. a change in membrane permeability of a receptor; transmission of an impulse into a sensory area of the brain C. nociceptors sending pain signals about tissue damage from a bee sting on your finger; the brain recognizing that the pain is from your finger D. the sweet taste of ice cream on your tongue; the right side of the brain projecting the sweet taste to the left side, or vice versa
The temporomandibular joint is a/an ________ joint.
A. osseous B. fibrous C. synovial D. bony E. cartilaginous