A Long Bone Forms by a Process Known as Ossification

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A long bone forms by a process known as ossification.

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Definitions:

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g-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and muscle tone.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, also implicated in mood regulation.