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
What helps bone resist compression?
A. Inorganic salts B. Endosteum C. Reticular fibers D. Red bone marrow E. Yellow bone marrow
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
A runner produced hypotonic sweat while running a marathon in hot weather. After the race, he drank large volumes of water. As a result of the water intake, his body cells will
A. shrink. B. swell. C. crenate. D. shrivel. E. not change.