Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Osteogenic cells are found in the inner portion of the periosteum, in the endosteum, and in the canals within bones that house blood vessels.
• B) Calcification occurs when enough mineral salts are deposited into lacunae to form crystals.
• C) Osteoclasts are large cells that release lysosomal enzymes and acids that digest the protein and mineral components of osseous matrix.
• D) Osteoblasts synthesize and secrete collagen fibers and initiate calcification.
• E) Osteocytes do not undergo cell division.

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Frontal Lobe

Part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoined to the spinal cord, that controls basic life functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.