The Epiphyseal Plate of a Growing Bone Is Actually a Temporary

question 72

Multiple Choice

The epiphyseal plate of a growing bone is actually a temporary joint called a ________.

• A) synchondrosis
• B) synostosis
• C) syndesmosis
• D) symphysis
• E) suture

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Definitions:

Open-Chain Form

Describes molecules that possess a linear or branched structure without cyclic or ring formations, often contrasting with cyclic forms.

D-Galactose

A naturally occurring sugar component of lactose, important in metabolism and the structure of biomolecules.

Open-Chain Form

Describes compounds that have a linear or branched structure rather than a cyclic structure, common in organic chemistry.

L-Altrose

A rare sugar of the aldohexose type, which is a stereoisomer of glucose and part of the allose family.