When Epiphyses Fuse to the Diaphyses

question 43

Multiple Choice

When epiphyses fuse to the diaphyses,

• A)long bone growth is slowed.
• B)full adult height is attained.
• C)the adolescent growth spurt begins.
• D)the fusion is largely determined by the environment.

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Definitions:

Neutralizing

A psychological mechanism that attempts to counteract or nullify uncomfortable or distressing thoughts and emotions.

Checking Compulsion

A form of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by the need to check things repeatedly, such as locks or appliances, driven by fear and anxiety.

Counting Compulsion

An obsessive-compulsive behavior that involves an uncontrollable urge to count objects or actions.

Cleaning Compulsion

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