_______________ are the bone cell types that form bones, whereas ___________ are the bone cells primarily responsible for breaking down bone matrix

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Osteoblasts, osteoclasts

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What will be an ideal response?

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Why is the external urinary sphincter under conscious control?

A. It is made of skeletal muscle. B. It is made of smooth muscle. C. It is part of the detrusor muscle. D. It is made of adventitia.

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Joint capsules may be reinforced by bundles of strong, tough collagenous fibers called ________.

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

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