Nutrients pass from the blood vessels to the bone cells by way of the:

a. central canal
b. canaliculi
c. lacunae
d. lamella


b. canaliculi

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The central axis of the hair is the ________.

A. cuticle B. medulla C. shaft D. root E. hair bulb

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Which hormones are formed from chains of amino acids?

A. Proteins and biogenic amines B. Biogenic amines C. Steroids and biogenic amines D. Steroids E. Proteins

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Large birds can break or amputate fingers with their beaks

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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