During bone growth, which event is most significant at the surface indicated by the letter B?

Calcification of the cartilage matrix leads to its deterioration and replacement by bone.
calcification of the cartilage matrix
conversion of bone into cartilage
cell division of chondrocytes
formation of compact bone.


calcification of the cartilage matrix

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Erection of the penis or clitoris ________.

A) is primarily under sympathetic control B) is primarily under parasympathetic control C) is the result of coordinated activation by both sympathetic and parasympathetic input D) depends very little on autonomic activation

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A. motor unit B. fascicle C. sarcolemma D. varicosity

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A. procedural B. working C. episodic D. semantic

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