In growing cartilage, the chondroblasts associated with the perichondrium are responsible for
A) endochondral growth.
B) interstitial growth.
C) appositional growth.
D) calcification.

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Chondroblasts in the perichondrium are responsible for appositional growth, which is the process of new cartilage being added to the surface of existing cartilage.

In Growing Cartilage, the Chondroblasts Associated with the Perichondrium Are