What Occurs in the Hypertrophic Zone During Endochondral Ossificiation

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Multiple Choice

What occurs in the hypertrophic zone during endochondral ossificiation?

• A) Chondrocytes in the center of the cartilage undergo mitosis and growth
• B) Invasion of empty lacunae by osteoprogenitor cells
• C) Penetration of calcified septa by blood vessels
• D) Programmed cell death of chondrocytes
• E) Proliferating chondrocytes organize into parallel columns

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French and Indian War

A conflict between Britain and France (1754-1763) in North America, part of a larger global contest, which also involved Native American tribes aligned with each side.

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Edward Braddock

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