The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as_________ .
A) epiphyseal plate closure
B) appositional growth
C) closing of the epiphyseal plate
D) concentric growth

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The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as appositional growth. This occurs when bone formation happens on the surface of existing bones. The other choices are incorrect because they refer to different processes: A is the closure of the growth plate, C is the same as A, and D is not a recognized term in bone growth.

The Process of Bones Increasing in Thickness Is Known As_________