Cortical bone is strongest in resisting which type of stress?
A. tensile stress
B. shear stress
C. compressive stress
D. none of the above
C. compressive stress
Anatomy & Physiology
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Thick filaments are made up of the protein ____________________, whereas thin filaments are composed of the three proteins ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The ________ mechanism for activation of clotting comes from the blood.
A. extrinsic B. intrinsic
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