In 2013,an Estimated _________ Illegal Immigrants Live in the United

question 39

Multiple Choice

In 2013,an estimated _________ illegal immigrants live in the United States.

• A)100,000
• B)8,500,000
• C)11,700,000
• D)75,000,000

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Definitions:

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue housing osteocytes or chondrocytes, cells essential for bone maintenance and cartilage elasticity.

Canaliculi

Microscopic canals in bones that allow for the exchange of nutrients and wastes between blood vessels and osteocytes.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, crucial for bone growth and healing.

Trabeculae

Beam-like structures of compact bone, providing structural support and strength within various bones.