When a Tree Is Girdled, the Bark Swells in the Region

question 63

Multiple Choice

When a tree is girdled, the bark swells in the region _______ the girdle, and the _______ die before the rest of the tree.

• A) below; roots
• B) below; branches
• C) below; leaves
• D) above; roots
• E) above; branches

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Definitions:

Eales Disease

A rare condition characterized by inflammation, thrombosis, and retinal vasculature abnormalities, possibly leading to retinal detachment.

Hysterical Monoplegia

A rare psychological disorder that results in the loss of movement in a single limb without an organic cause.

Cerebral Infarction

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, leading to death of brain tissue.

Upper Limbs

The parts of the human body extending from the shoulders to the hands, including the arms, forearms, wrists, and hands.