When Epiphyses Fuse to the Diaphyses

question 41

Multiple Choice

When epiphyses fuse to the diaphyses,

• A) long bone growth is slowed.
• B) full adult height is attained.
• C) the adolescent growth spurt begins.
• D) the diaphyses continue to grow but the epiphyses stop growing.

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