Which Statement About Growth of Long Bones Is False

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement about growth of long bones is False?

• A) The bone cannot grow longer once the epiphyseal plates are ossified.
• B) The diaphysis becomes progressively thinner as the bone lengthens.
• C) The epiphyses are pushed further from the center of the diaphysis.
• D) The epiphyseal plates remain a constant thickness during growth.

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