Organ _____ and Homeostasis Allow Declines to Be Unnoticed Until

question 38

Short Answer

Organ _____ and homeostasis allow declines to be unnoticed until middle adulthood or later.

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Definitions:

Canaliculi

Small, narrow channels within the bone structure that allow for communication and nutrient/waste exchange between osteocytes.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous architecture, found at the ends of long bones, providing structural support and flexibility.

Compact Bone

Dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum and provide strength and structure to bones.

Porous

Characteristic of a material or membrane containing minute holes through which liquid or air may pass.