Quiz: Bone Growth

1. Bones can grow longer when the cartilage cells in the __________ begin to divide.
a. diaphysis
b. epiphysis
c. epiphyseal plate
2. The new cartilage that undergoes division to ultimately be replaced by bone is found in which of the following areas?
a. epiphyseal plate nearest the diaphysis
b. epiphyseal plate nearest the epiphysis
c. center of the epiphyseal plate

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