The resilience of bone is thought to come from which of the following?
A) presence of osteoblasts in the bone
B) amount of mineral salt and protein in the bone
C) amount of mineral salts in the bone
D) sacrificial bonds in or between collagen molecules
D
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Atoms that satisfy the octet rule are said to be __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Of the two types of synapses, based on mode of communication, which is less common but allows faster signal transmission?
A. Physical synapse B. Mechanical synapse C. Electrical synapse D. Chemical synapse E. Magnetic synapse
The __________ nerve carries information about odors via fibers that pass through the cribriform plate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The odontoid process, also called the dens, is found on the
A) atlas. B) axis. C) sacrum. D) coccyx. E) ribs.