Which of the Following Statements About the Coccyx Is True

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the coccyx is true?

• A)is the most caudal vertebral region
• B)anchors a muscle that constricts the anal opening
• C)consists of three to five coccygeal vertebrae
• D)fusion is delayed until mid-20s
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

D-aldotetrose

A simple sugar (tetrose) in the D-configuration with an aldehyde group, part of the carbohydrate family.

Ruff Degradation

A chemical process used to convert monosaccharides into smaller sugars or alditols.

Optically Active

Refers to a substance that can rotate the plane of polarized light, indicating chiral molecules not superimposable on their mirror image.

Alditol

A type of sugar alcohol formed by reducing the aldehyde or ketone group in aldoses or ketoses, respectively.