The process of bones increasing in width is known as ________.
appositional growth
concentric growth
epiphyseal plate closure
closing of the epiphyseal plate
appositional growth
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During sexual arousal, an erection is caused by a dilation of arteries filling the erectile tissue of the penis. Innervation of the penile arteries is provided by which of the following nerves?
A. Genitofemoral nerves B. Ilioinguinal nerves C. Pelvic splanchnic nerves D. Pudendal nerves E. Sacral splanchnic nerves
When water mixtures are formed, the components are chemically altered and the new molecular bonds can be separated only by chemical means.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Nails are hard derivatives formed from the stratum ________ of the epidermis.
A. corneum B. lucidum C. basale D. granulosum E. spinosum
In a lab setting, heating a vessel full of reactants will generally
A. lower the activation energy and the kinetic energy of the reactants. B. lower the reaction rate due to the change in structure of the reactants. C. convert products to reactants by increasing the energy requirements. D. increase the kinetic energy of the molecules and increase the reaction rate. E. raise the activation energy and catalyze the reaction.