Long bone growth at the epiphyseal plate is similar to __________.

In adolescence, the 'growth spurt' that is observed is mainly attributed to an increase in __________.

Most bones below the base of the skull form by endochondral ossification.

Before eight weeks, the skeleton of the human embryo is composed of __________.

A condition that produces a reduction in bone mass sufficient to compromise normal function is __________.

Mary is 50 years old. During a checkup, a bone scan reveals that portions of her skeleton show signs of osteoporosis. After reviewing the test results, her physician suggests hormone therapy. What hormone is prescribed for Mary?

If a breastfeeding mother becomes vitamin D deficient, what disease is most likely to develop in the nursing infant?