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question 10
osteoclasts enlarge the medullary cavity as a long bone grows in circumference.
a true
b false
Brief Explanations
Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue. As a long bone grows in circumference, osteoclasts resorb bone from the inner (medullary cavity) surface, which enlarges the medullary cavity. This is part of the normal bone remodeling process during growth.
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A. True