Achondroplastic Dwarfism Is a Hereditary Condition in Which the Long

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Multiple Choice

Achondroplastic dwarfism is a hereditary condition in which the long bones of the limbs fail to elongate normally because of reduced hyperplasia and hypertrophy of cartilage in the

• A)primary ossification center.
• B)secondary ossification center.
• C)primary bone marrow.
• D)secondary bone marrow.
• E)epiphyseal plate.

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