Which of the Following Correctly Compares Endochondral Bone Growth and Appositional

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly compares endochondral bone growth and appositional bone growth?

• A) Endochondral bone growth deposits bone at the epiphyseal plate, allowing the bone to grow longer. Appositional bone growth occurs in all types of bone and allows bone to become more massive.
• B) Endochondral bone growth deposits bone at the epiphyseal plate, allowing the bone to grow wider. Appositional bone growth occurs in all types of bone and allows bone to become more massive.
• C) Endochondral bone growth deposits bone at the epiphyseal plate, allowing the bone to grow longer. Appositional bone growth occurs only in long bones and allows bone to become more massive.
• D) Appositional bone growth deposits bone at the epiphyseal plate, allowing the bone to grow longer. Endochondral bone growth occurs in all types of bone and allows bone to become more massive.

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