A bone lengthens
A)as a result of cell division in the medullary cavity.
B)due to increased production of bone matrix by osteoclasts.
C)as a result of increased activity within the epiphyseal plate.
D)as compact bone is deposited beneath the periosteum of the diaphysis.

Question

A bone lengthens
A)as a result of cell division in the medullary cavity.
B)due to increased production of bone matrix by osteoclasts.
C)as a result of increased activity within the epiphyseal plate.
D)as compact bone is deposited beneath the periosteum of the diaphysis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bone lengthening primarily occurs at the epiphyseal plate, which is made up of cartilage that can be replaced by bone tissue through a process called ossification. Increased activity within the epiphyseal plate leads to increased production of cartilage, which then ossifies into new bone tissue, resulting in bone lengthening. The other options do not accurately describe the process of bone lengthening.

A Bone Lengthens