After a Fracture of the Diaphysis Has Healed, the Thickened

question 69

Multiple Choice

After a fracture of the diaphysis has healed, the thickened region that results is called the

• A) epiphyseal plate.
• B) external callus.
• C) dense tuberosity.
• D) condyle.
• E) fracture facet.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference between two stimuli required for detection 50 percent of the time. We experience the difference threshold as a just noticeable difference (or jnd).

Two Stimuli

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Detection

The process of identifying the presence of a particular substance, condition, or entity using specific methods or instruments.

Perceptual Set

A psychological predisposition to perceive something in a particular way based on expectations, experiences, and context.