Which of the following statements best describes interstitial growth?
A) Chondrocytes in the lacunae divide and secrete matrix, allowing the cartilage to grow from within.
B) Unspecialized cells from mesenchyme develop into chondrocytes, which divide and form cartilage.
C) Fibroblasts give rise to chondrocytes that differentiate and form cartilage.
D) Growth occurs in the lining of the long bones.

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Interstitial growth involves chondrocytes in the lacunae dividing and secreting new matrix, which allows the cartilage to expand from within.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Interstitial Growth