Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Interstitial Growth of Cartilage

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes interstitial growth of cartilage?

• A) Unspecialized cells from mesenchyme develop into chondrocytes, which divide and form cartilage.
• B) Chondrocytes in the lacunae divide and secrete matrix, allowing the cartilage to grow from within.
• C) Growth occurs in the lining of the long bones.
• D) Fibroblasts give rise to chondrocytes that differentiate and form cartilage.

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