Growth of long bones
A) follows the cartilage model.
B) occurs at both ends first, then in the middle.
C) is characterized by calcified cartilage replacing bone tissue.
D) is characterized by the absence of cartilage at both ends of the shaft.
E) is also called bone remodeling.

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Long bone growth follows the cartilage model, where cartilage is replaced by bone tissue during development, particularly at the growth plates.

Growth of Long Bones