The cell responsible for the formation of bone is the ____.

a) hemocytoblast
b) osteoblast
c) chondroblast
d) fibroblast


Answer: b) osteoblast

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The representational hemisphere of the cerebrum would control which of the following functions?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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