When a Fracture Begins to Heal, One Type of Bone

question 38

Multiple Choice

When a fracture begins to heal, one type of bone cell moves into the fracture site and tears down the damaged bone tissue. Which of the following does this?

• A) osteoclasts
• B) osteoblasts
• C) osteons
• D) matrix cells
• E) osteocytes

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated before the period begins based on estimated costs.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time that a machine is operated, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of overhead costs that varies with production volume, including utilities and indirect labor expenses related to manufacturing.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production output, such as salaries of managers and depreciation of factory equipment.