What does a high TSH mean? TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone is a hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland. This is used to help stimulate the thyroid to produce triiodothyronine (T3) or thyroxine (T4), hormones that help stimulate the metabolism.
An epiphyseal plate, more commonly known as a growth plate, is a anatomical structure present at the ends of the long bones of children and adolescents. These plates contain rapidly dividing cells that allow bones to become longer until the end of puberty.
A mounting plate is the part of a hinge, handle or latch that mounts the hardware to a cabinet. Mounting plates make it easier to attach doors to frames. A mounting plate is the portion of a hinge that attaches to the wood. Mounting plates can be used in doors, cabinetry and furniture. They can also make it easier to assemble drawer slides. Mounting plates are available in a variety of sizes and finishes to ensure that each project has suitable hardware.