A Scientific Explanation That Is Conditional and Requires More Investigation

question 78

Multiple Choice

A scientific explanation that is conditional and requires more investigation is called a(n)

• A) hypothesis.
• B) fact.
• C) observation.
• D) theory.
• E) control.

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Definitions:

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving osteoclasts, which are cells that break down bone tissue, playing a crucial role in bone remodeling, repair, and maintenance of calcium levels in the blood.

External Callus

The outer bony framework formed around a fracture during the healing process.

Bone Fragments

Small pieces of bone that are separated from the main structure, commonly associated with fractures.

Collar

In anatomy, a term not typically used with a specific definition, hence considered NO.