Matching -Osteoblasts

question 43

Multiple Choice

Matching
-Osteoblasts

• A)Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
• B)​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite
• C)The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach
• D)Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva
• E)Pain of the tongue
• F)​Loss of taste
• G)Cells that build bone
• H)A bent upper spine
• I)Dry mouth
• J)Blood clot
• K)Vitamin B₁₂

---

Definitions:

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

Kidneys

Vital organs located in the back of the abdomen that filter blood to produce urine, regulate electrolytes, maintain acid-base balance, and regulate blood pressure.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A substance produced by the front part of the pituitary gland which prompts the development of ovarian follicles in women and the generation of sperm in men.

Lymphatic System

Part of the immune system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph towards the heart, involved in removing waste and fighting infections.