Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.
A) is produced by secondary ossification centers
B) involves medullary cavity formation
C) takes twice as long as diaphysis ossification
D) is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formation

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Ossification of the ends of long bones is produced by secondary ossification centers. These secondary ossification centers appear later in development and are responsible for the ossification of the epiphyses (ends) of long bones, while the primary ossification center is responsible for the diaphysis (shaft) of long bones.

Ossification of the Ends of Long Bones ________