Multiple ChoiceWhen Ca2+ concentration in the blood becomes lower than normal, __________.1296views1rank1comments
Multiple ChoiceThe exceptional hardness of bones is largely due to the presence of __________.969views
Multiple ChoiceAt her annual checkup, the doctor tells Pilar that she should add leafy greens like spinach and collard greens to her diet to help keep her bones strong. What vitamin or mineral in the vegetables would contribute to bone strength?751views16rank1comments
Multiple ChoiceIf the hydroxyapatites were replaced with more typical gel-like extracellular matrix, how would you expect the bones to be affected?759views11rank
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.a. The primary mineral in the inorganic matrix is hydroxyapatite.254views
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.b. The inorganic matrix of bone is solely responsible for the strength of bone tissue.243views
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.c. Collagen fibers are one of the predominant parts of the inorganic matrix.231views
Textbook QuestionMark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.d. The collagen fibers of bone help it to resist torsion and tension.209views
Textbook QuestionSites of hematopoiesis include all but a. red marrow of spongy bone b. the heads of femur and humerus in adults c. medullary cavities in bones of infants d. medullary cavities in bones of a healthy adult.192views
Textbook QuestionThe organic portion of matrix is important in providing all but a. tensile strength b. hardness c. ability to resist stretch d. flexibility.288views
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