Large, Multinucleate Cells That Break Down Bone Are Called

question 7

Multiple Choice

Large, multinucleate cells that break down bone are called:

• A) osteoblasts.
• B) chondrocytes.
• C) bone stem cells.
• D) chondroblasts.
• E) osteoclasts.

Identify the characteristics and purposes of different types of storage classes (auto, static, extern, register).

Interpret how local and global variables operate within the context of functions.

Grasp the automatic class assignment to variables and its implications.

Comprehend the lifecycle of variables based on their storage class, especially the behavior of local auto variables.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Articular Cartilage

A sleek, white substance that envelops the extremities of bones at their junctions, aiding in the diminution of friction and the absorption of impacts.

Bone Growth

The process through which bones increase in size, including the deposition of new bone tissue by cells known as osteoblasts.

Short Bones

Bones that are as wide as they are long, providing support and stability with little movement, found in the wrist and ankle.