-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "D" represents
A) bone tissue of the diaphysis.
B) zone of calcification.
C) zone of hypertrophy.
D) zone of proliferation.
E) zone of resting cartilage.

Question

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "D" represents
A) bone tissue of the diaphysis. 
B) zone of calcification. 
C) zone of hypertrophy. 
D) zone of proliferation. 
E) zone of resting cartilage.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Zone "D" represents the zone of calcification, where cartilage is replaced by bone, a key process in bone growth and lengthening.

-This Figure Illustrates Bone Growth in Length at the Epiphyseal