The Extent to Which Cartilage Has Ossified Is Often Used

question 68

Multiple Choice

The extent to which cartilage has ossified is often used as an indicator of

• A) physical fitness.
• B) skeletal maturity.
• C) bone disease.
• D) chronological age.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which are the body's internal biological clock.

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism that regulates bodily rhythms and cycles, such as the sleep-wake cycle, on a roughly 24-hour schedule.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone release, regulation of body temperature, and control of hunger and thirst.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

A condition that affects a woman's emotions, physical health, and behavior during certain days of the menstrual cycle, generally just before her menses.