Which of the following statements regarding bone growth is true?

A. Longitudinal growth continues only as long as the epiphyses exist.
B. Circumferential growth continues throughout most of the lifespan.
C. both A and B are true
D. neither A nor B is true


C. both A and B are true

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Which of the following describes the asynchronous mode of teleost oocyte development?

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The fovea

a. is located in the exact center of the retina. b. contains a greater abundance of rods than cones. c. is the point on the retina at which the optic nerve leaves and blood vessels pass through. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. all of these answers.

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Which feature of the duodenal mucosa is a structural adaptation for nutrient absorption?

A) Presence of microvilli B) Presence of lacteals C) Circular folding D) Insertion of chief cells

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