Which of the Following Cell Types Is Responsible for Breaking

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cell types is responsible for breaking down bone matrix?

• A) chondroclast
• B) osteoclast
• C) chondroblast
• D) fibroblast
• E) osteocyte

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Definitions:

Convoluted Outer Layer

Referring typically to the cerebral cortex of the brain, noted for its deeply wrinkled surface, increasing the surface area for neural connections.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres, facilitating inter-hemispheric communication.

Projection Area

Regions in the brain to which neurons project their axons and where they transmit nerve impulses to other neurons.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.