The Point Where the Epiphysis and Diaphysis Fuse Together as People

question 18

Multiple Choice

The point where the epiphysis and diaphysis fuse together as people grow is known as the

• A) shaft plate
• B) diaphysis plate
• C) metaphysis
• D) periosteum

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different groups, creating a center of chirality and leading to optical isomerism in molecules.

Asymmetric Centers

An asymmetric center in a molecule is a carbon or other atom bonded to four different groups, creating chirality and enabling optical activity.

Specific Rotation

A measure of the amount a substance rotates the plane of polarized light, specific to its molecular structure and concentration.

Dextrorotatory

Describes a substance that rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise, as seen by an observer towards the light source.