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Osteoblasts respond to the parathyroid hormone (PTH).
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false
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Spinal curvatures that are present at birth are called primary curvatures (the cervical and lumbar
curvatures) and those that develop later are secondary curvatures (the thoracic and sacral
curvatures).
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false
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In anatomical position, the lateral lower leg bone is the fibula.
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true
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Most of the stress on the vertebral column occurs on the sturdiest vertebrae in the sacral region.
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false
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The diaphysis of a long bone is composed of spongy bone.
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false
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The heaviest, strongest bone in the body is the femur.
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true
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Hematopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cells within the red marrow cavities of certain
bones.
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true
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The master gland of the body (pituitary gland) is housed in a saddlelike depression in the
temporal bone called the sella turcica
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false
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There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.
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true
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Ribs numbered 11 and 12 are true ribs because they have no anterior attachments
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false
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The zygomatic bones form the cheekbones.
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true
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The spinal cord passes through the body of each vertebra.
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false
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Fontanels allow for growth of the brain.
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true
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All flat bones are formed from hyaline cartilage
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false
