Textbook Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. Bone resorption is triggered by pressure placed on the bone.
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Cells
Multiple Choice
A central theme in anatomy is the relationship between structure and function. What structural feature of osteoclasts aids in their function of osteolysis?
A
Their multiple nuclei allow for more rapid production and deposition of collagen.
B
Their cellular projections allow cell to cell communication.
C
Their flattened shape allows them to move through the bone more easily.
D
Their ruffles border increases surface area between the osteoclasts and the matrix.
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