Which statement is NOT true of the epiphyseal discs of long bones?
A)They are first made of cartilage.
B)Growth occurs when cartilage replaces bone on the diaphysis side.
C)Cartilage production on the epiphysis side makes the bone grow in length.
D)Growth stops when all the cartilage has been replaced by bone.

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Growth occurs when cartilage is produced on the epiphysis side, not when cartilage replaces bone on the diaphysis side. This statement is therefore not true. The other three statements are true of the epiphyseal discs of long bones.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Epiphyseal Discs of Long