Which of the following statements about bone growth is TRUE?
A)Most growth in long bones results from interstitial growth.
B)In the epiphyseal plate,osteoblasts degenerate to form chondrocytes.
C)Endochondral growth in long bones occurs at the epiphyseal plate.
D)Bones can not grow by appositional growth.
E)Appositional bone growth results in increased bone length.

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Endochondral growth in long bones occurs at the epiphyseal plate, where chondrocytes divide and differentiate, leading to the elongation of the bone.

Which of the Following Statements About Bone Growth Is TRUE