Contrast appositional and interstitial growth of cartilage.
A)Appositional growth adds more fibers,and interstitial growth adds more interstitial fluid around the fibers.
B)Appositional growth adds more fibers,and interstitial growth adds more ground substance around the fibers.
C)Appositional growth adds new layers to the outside,and interstitial growth enlarges the cartilage from within.
D)Appositional growth enlarges the cartilage from within,and interstitial growth adds new layer to the outside.
E)Apposition growth enlarges cartilage length-wise,and interstitial growth enlarges cartilage width-wise.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Appositional growth involves the addition of new layers to the outside of the cartilage, while interstitial growth involves the enlargement of the cartilage from within, through the division and differentiation of chondrocytes. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A and B are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the processes of appositional and interstitial growth. Option D is also incorrect as it is the reverse of the correct answer. Option E is incorrect as it is not true for both types of cartilage growth.

Contrast Appositional and Interstitial Growth of Cartilage