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Which of the Following Statements Is True of Canadian Adolescents

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Which of the following statements is true of Canadian adolescents?


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Ruffled Borders

Ruffled borders are specialized structures of osteoclasts involved in bone resorption, where the bone surface is broken down and minerals released.

Osteoclasts

Bone cells that break down bone tissue, helping in bone resorption and remodeling.

Canaliculi

Microscopic channels in bone and dental tissue that allow for the passage of nutrients and waste products between blood vessels and cells.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house osteocytes or chondrocytes, which are cells responsible for maintaining bone and cartilage integrity.

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