Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder in which cartilage proliferation is inhibited and the epiphyseal plates close early. What would be a consequence of early closure of the epiphysial plates?
A) The limbs would be shorter than expected.
B) The patient would be at greater risk of suffering an epiphyseal fracture.
C) Bones would not form by intramembranous ossification.
D) Appositional bone growth would not occur.

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The early closure of the epiphyseal plates would result in shorter limbs due to decreased bone growth.

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