Suppose That Epiphyseal Lines Appear in a 10-Year-Old's Long Bones

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Multiple Choice

Suppose that epiphyseal lines appear in a 10-year-old's long bones. Which of the following statements is, therefore, true?

• A) The epiphyseal plates have ossified and further growth in length is not possible.
• B) Administration of growth hormone will stimulate future bone growth in length.
• C) Osteoclasts will dissolve the metaphysis so length growth can continue until adulthood.
• D) More growth will occur during the teenage years as sex hormones stimulate rebuilding of growth plates.
• E) Intramembranous ossification will enable further growth in length.

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