Which Statement Is NOT True of the Epiphyseal Discs of Long

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the epiphyseal discs of long bones?

• A)They are first made of cartilage.
• B)Growth occurs when cartilage replaces bone on the diaphysis side.
• C)Cartilage production on the epiphysis side makes the bone grow in length.
• D)Growth stops when all the cartilage has been replaced by bone.

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