An osteoblast becomes surrounded by its own matrix and entrapped in a lacuna creating a mature bone cell called a(n) ____

What will be an ideal response?


Osteocytes

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A. human placental lactogen. B. human chorionic thyrotropin. C. progesterone. D. cortisol. E. relaxin.

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Parietal cells and their secretions are not involved in

A) the absorption of vitamin B12. B) erythropoiesis. C) the release of bicarbonate into the stomach. D) activation of pepsinogen to pepsin. E) the release of bicarbonate into the blood.

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True or False? Positive feedback mechanisms are less common in healthy individuals than negative feedback mechanisms.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The manubrium is part of what bone?

A. Sternum B. A rib C. Scapula D. Vertebra E. Clavicle

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