Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. The epiphyseal plate is a layer of compact bone from which longitudinal growth occurs.
2. All bone growth completely stops by the end of adolescence.
3. Bone deposition exceeds bone resorption when bones are stressed through compression or tension.
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
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A. cribriform plate. B. mandibular fossa. C. sphenoidal sinus. D. sella turcica.
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A. the center of mass B. the center of volume C. the navel D. this varies with the individual performance
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?