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Mr.Thesaxman

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What is the epiphysis?

Question 2

Define rheumatoid arthritis.



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Answer to Question 1

This is located in the joint and is the point of active growth for bones.

Answer to Question 2

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of the autoimmune system in which the synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened.



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