Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?

osteocyte
osteoblast
osteoclast


osteoclast

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Which of the following muscles elevates the hyoid bone during the swallowing process?

A. Sternothyroid B. Sternohyoid C. Omohyoid D. Thyrohyoid E. Mylohyoid

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme is mostly present in the capillaries of the ________.

A. lungs B. liver C. kidneys D. adrenal medulla

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When the myosin head (of the thick filament) flexes into a bend, while releasing ADP and inorganic phosphate, pulling the thin filament along with it, this is called the

A) action reaction. B) power stroke. C) recovery stroke. D) muscle tone.

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As a result of very low arterial blood pressure, glomerular hydrostatic pressure

A) drops and filtration increases. B) drops and filtration decreases. C) rises and filtration decreases. D) rises and filtration increases.

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