Question

which of the following statements are true about ossification, or bone formation? select all that apply. the repair of breaks or fractures in bones occurs throughout life. the growth of bone occurs only during infancy. the growth of bone occurs during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. the remodeling of old bone occurs to form new bone tissue during life.

Explanation:

Bone repair can happen throughout life. Bone growth occurs during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Bone remodeling to form new tissue also happens during life. Bone growth is not limited to infancy.

Answer:

• The repair of breaks or fractures in bones occurs throughout life.
• The growth of bone occurs during infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
• The remodeling of old bone occurs to form new bone tissue during life.