Although Ossification Begins Before Birth, for Some Bones, Ossification Can

question 19

Multiple Choice

Although ossification begins before birth, for some bones, ossification can take more than:

• A)20 years.
• B)30 years.
• C)40 years.
• D)50 years.

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Element

A single-type atom substance characterized by its unique atomic number, the count of protons in its nucleus, defining it as a pure chemical element.

Electron Configuration

The distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals, influencing chemical bonds and properties.

Element

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, consisting of atoms all with the same number of protons.

Electron Configuration

The arrangement of electrons in an atom or molecule within atomic or molecular orbitals.