Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells; osteoclasts are bone-dissolving cells

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


TRUE

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Which of the following is NOT true of the biceps brachii muscle?

A. It inserts on the olecranon process of the ulna. B. It flexes the elbow, and also supinates the forearm and hand C. It is innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve. D. The name of the muscle implies that it has 2 origins. E. All of these are true of the biceps brachii muscle.

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a. menarche b. the secretory phase c. the proliferative phase d. menopause

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Which of the following is a force tending to pull the lungs away from the thoracic wall?

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