The shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis; the ends are called the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


epiphyses

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A) catabolism B) anabolism C) epinephrine D) aldosterone

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A. Inorganic salts B. Endosteum C. Reticular fibers D. Red bone marrow E. Yellow bone marrow

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Alex is participating in a 50-meter dash. Predict the most important chemical process his muscles will rely on during this race.

A. Both anaerobic respiration and creatine phosphate breakdown are correct. B. Anaerobic respiration C. Aerobic respiration D. Nuclear reactions E. Creatine phosphate breakdown

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