Layers of Bone That Occur at the External and Internal

question 137

Multiple Choice

Layers of bone that occur at the external and internal surfaces of the bone are referred to as ________.

• A) concentric lamellae
• B) interstitial lamellae
• C) circumferential lamellae
• D) radial lamellae
• E) longitudinal lamellae

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Definitions:

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females.

Stricture

A narrowing of a canal or duct in the body, such as those found in the esophagus, urethra, or bile ducts, which can restrict the flow of bodily fluids.

Strict

Rigorously imposed or adhered to; precise and exact in instructions or standards.

Contraction

A physiological process where muscles decrease in length and increase in tension.