Growth of long bones
A)follows the cartilage model.
B)occurs in the middle at first, then at both ends.
C)is characterized by bone tissue replacing calcified cartilage.
D)is characterized by the persistence of cartilage at both ends of the bone.
E)includes all of these.

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The growth of long bones follows the cartilage model, occurs in the middle at first, then at both ends, and is characterized by bone tissue replacing calcified cartilage. However, at both ends of the bone, cartilage persists and continues to contribute to bone growth. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Growth of Long Bones