An Instructor Is Describing the Process of Bone Development

question 4

Multiple Choice

An instructor is describing the process of bone development. Which of the following would the instructor describe as being responsible for the process of ossification?

• A) Osteoblasts
• B) Cortical bone
• C) Osteoclasts
• D) Cancellous bone

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Definitions:

Blood Calcium Level

The concentration of calcium in the blood, which is critical for various bodily functions, including bone formation, blood clotting, and muscle contraction.

Antagonistic Hormones

A set of hormones that have opposite effects on the same body functions or systems, helping to regulate physiological processes.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, often called a "false positive."