Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes How the Temporomandibular

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes how the temporomandibular joint surface is different from other synovial joints in the body?

• A)Joint surface covered with hyaline cartilage that resists repetitive stresses and can repair itself
• B)Joint surface covered with hyaline cartilage that undergoes stress and cannot repair itself
• C)Joint surface covered with dense fibrocartilage that resists repetitive stresses and can repair itself
• D)Joint surface covered with dense fibrocartilage that undergoes stress and cannot repair itself

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Definitions:

SST

Total Sum of Squares; a measure that quantifies the total variance in the dependent variable that is to be explained by the independent variable(s) in a model.

SSE

Stands for the Sum of Squared Errors, a measure used in statistics to describe the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model.

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which the null hypothesis is rejected.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or changed to assess their effect on dependent variables.