During appositional growth
A)bones grow longer.
B)bones grow wider.
C)bone is replaced by cartilage.
D)the epiphysis fuses with the diaphysis.
E)osteoblasts are overwhelmed by osteocytes.

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During appositional growth, bones grow wider through the addition of new bone tissue on the surface. Osteoblasts produce new bone tissue, while osteoclasts break down old bone tissue, allowing for the addition of new bone tissue. This occurs throughout life, particularly in response to increased mechanical stress on the bones.

During Appositional Growth