Question

complete each sentence by selecting the proper word or phrase from each drop - down. 1. elongation of bones is accomplished via articular cartilage growth. 2. growth in the epiphyseal plate adds to the (click to select) of a bone until the plate is depleted in early adulthood. 3. the (click to select) is a layer of hyaline cartilage with a metaphysis on each side. 4. when the cartilage is depleted, the epiphyseal plates (click to select), and the bone can not grow longer. 5. the internal mark in the bone left behind by the closed epiphyseal plate is called the (click to select).

Explanation:

1. Bone elongation occurs via endochondral growth, not articular cartilage growth. The correct term for bone - length increase is interstitial growth in the epiphyseal plate.
2. Growth in the epiphyseal plate adds to the length of a bone until it closes in early adulthood.
3. The epiphyseal plate is a layer of hyaline cartilage with a metaphysis on each side.
4. When the cartilage is depleted, the epiphyseal plates close (ossify), and bone growth in length stops.
5. The internal mark in the bone left behind by the closed epiphyseal plate is called the epiphyseal line.

Answer:

1. Incorrect option given, should be interstitial (endochondral)
2. length
3. epiphyseal plate
4. close (ossify)
5. epiphyseal line