During Endochondral Bone Formation, the Secondary Ossification Center Never Begins

question 92

Multiple Choice

During endochondral bone formation, the secondary ossification center never begins to form. What will the developing bone look like?

• A)The bone will remain in its cartilaginous model form.
• B)The bone will remain cartilaginous in the middle (the diaphysis)until adulthood, when the cartilage will ossify.
• C)No epiphyseal plate will exist between the two formed ossification centers.
• D)The ends (epiphyses)of the bone will remain cartilaginous during development until adulthood, when the cartilage will ossify.

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