In a growing bone, the diaphysis is separated at each end from the epiphysis by a layer of cartilage known as the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


epiphyseal plate

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What will be an ideal response?

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The most important factor in decreasing the intracellular concentration of calcium ion after contraction is

A) active transport of calcium across the sarcolemma. B) active transport of calcium into the sarcoplasmic reticulum. C) active transport of calcium into the synaptic cleft. D) diffusion of calcium out of the cell. E) diffusion of calcium into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.

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