The Gorilla Named "Koko" Was Able to __________

question 5

Multiple Choice

The gorilla named "Koko" was able to __________.

• A) speak and communicate by using over 100 English words
• B) learn to program a computer using the computer language called FORTRAN
• C) communicate using about 1,000 signs from American Sign Language (ASL)
• D) write her own name and verbally communicate her needs to humans

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Definitions:

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and are involved in the regulation of bone density.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone tissue that allow for communication and nutrient/waste exchange between osteocytes.

Osteons

The fundamental unit of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae of mineralized matrix.

Lacunae

Small spaces, cavities, or gaps found in various tissues, often referring to the spaces in bone or cartilage that contain cells.