Bones increase in length as a result of mitotic activity in the
A) articular cartilage
B) endosteum
C) trabeculae of the epiphysis
D) epiphyseal line
E) epiphyseal plate

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The epiphyseal plate contains actively dividing hyaline cartilage cells that are responsible for the lengthening of bones. As these cells divide, they push the epiphysis away from the diaphysis, increasing the length of the bone. Eventually, the cartilage cells are replaced with bone tissue, marking the end of bone growth.

Bones Increase in Length as a Result of Mitotic Activity