A growing long bone in a child has only two areas of cartilage at the epiphysis.These two areas are the __________.
A) elastic cartilage and epiphyseal plate
B) epiphyseal plate and epiphyseal line
C) primary and secondary ossification centers
D) fibrocartilage and articular cartilage
E) articular cartilage and epiphyseal plate

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The two areas of cartilage present in a growing long bone in a child at the epiphysis are the articular cartilage and the epiphyseal plate. The articular cartilage covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, providing smooth surfaces for movement and reducing friction. The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is where new bone growth occurs, contributing to the lengthening of the bone until it reaches its full size.

A Growing Long Bone in a Child Has Only Two