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

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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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A. extrinsic B. intrinsic

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