If you examined an x-ray of a wrist and noticed the epiphyseal lines were closed, what could you conclude about this individual?

A. The person has not yet reached puberty.
B. The person is post-pubescent.
C. The blood supply has been cut off from the epiphyses.
D. Intramembranous ossification closed the epiphyseal lines.


Ans: B. The person is post-pubescent.

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The small intestine are also known as the colon

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

Identify characteristics of reflexes.

A. Are homeostatic
B. Produce consistent results
C. Integrated within the CNS
D. Can be influenced by higher brain centers

Anatomy & Physiology

Sodium reabsorption in the proximal portions of the nephron is stimulated by

a. atrial natriuretic peptide. b. vasopressin. c. angiotensin II. d. aldosterone. e. none of the above

Anatomy & Physiology

What is the formation of blood vessels called?

A. Anastomosis B. Hemogenesis C. Endotheliogenesis D. Angiogenesis E. Angioplasty

Anatomy & Physiology