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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All of the following statements are true for ,metaphysis of bone except -a) It is the strongest part of boneb) It is the most vascular part of bonec) Growth activity is maximized hered) It is the region favouring hematogenous spread of infection
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The correct answer is  Strongest portion of bone is diaphysis (not metaphysis); maximum growth occurs in physis (epiphyseal growth plate) followed by metaphysis.
Metaphysis is the most vascular part of bone and therefore is most prone for hematogenous infection.