All of the Following Statements Are True of Osteoblasts Except

question 9

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true of osteoblasts except:

• A)They are found along surfaces of both cortical and trabecular bone.
• B)They have receptors for a large number of hormones.
• C)As they become embedded in bone matrix, they differentiate into mature osteocytes.
• D)They synthesize small amounts of matrix continuously to maintain bone integrity, and they are able to resorb bone in exceptional circumstances when normal mineral homeostasis is altered.

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Definitions:

Immunoglobulins

Proteins in the immune system that function as antibodies, helping to protect the body from pathogens.

Allergies

Immune system reactions to a substance that most people tolerate, characterized by symptoms like itching, sneezing, or rashes.

Intradermal Allergy Testing

A method to identify specific allergens that cause allergic reactions by injecting small amounts of allergens into the skin's surface and observing the reaction.

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, used to treat allergic reactions and cardiac arrest among other conditions.