A Group of Students Are Reviewing Information About Bones in Preparation

question 16

Multiple Choice

A group of students are reviewing information about bones in preparation for a quiz. Which of the following indicates that the students have understood the material?

• A) The yellow marrow is responsible for manufacturing red blood cells.
• B) Long bones typically contain more red bone marrow than yellow.
• C) Osteoclasts are involved in the destruction and remodeling of bone.
• D) Osteocytes are transformed into osteoblasts or mature bone cells.

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Definitions:

Ripples

Small, wave-like ridges on a surface, typically formed by the action of water or wind on sand, sediment, or other fine particles.

Glacier Evidence

Physical features left in the landscape that indicate past or present presence of glaciers, such as moraines, glacial valleys, and striations.

Arête

A sharp, narrow ridge found in glaciated or high mountain terrain, formed by the erosion of two glaciers from opposite sides.

U-Shaped Valley

A valley with a distinct U-shaped cross-section, typically formed by glacial erosion.