Which type of bone cell is a large cell that forms from fusion of several precursor cells?

A. Osteochondral progenitor cell
B. Osteoblast
C. Osteoclast
D. Osteocyte


Answer: C

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__________ are small, hair-like feathers with barbs along the shaft that help guide the bird in flight and reposition the feathers

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Sort the following types of membrane transport mechanisms into active or passive processes

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