The Metacarpus Is the Palm of the Hand

question 84

True/False

The metacarpus is the palm of the hand.

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Definitions:

Phloem

A type of vascular tissue in plants that transports sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

Sieve Tubes

Specialized cells in the phloem of vascular plants that facilitate the transport of sugars and other nutrients.

Translocation

The process of moving something from one place to another, in genetics, refers to a chromosome abnormality caused by rearrangement of parts between nonhomologous chromosomes.

Stomata

Pores on plant leaves and stems that allow gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere.