As Dr. Benton is looking at an X-ray of bones in 20-year-old James's leg, his comment, ____, would indicate that James has reached skeletal maturity.
A) "I see that this is the longest your leg bone will ever be"
B) "I see excessive encapsulation"
C) "I see a significant decrease in density"
D) "I see very little plaque"

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When skeletal maturity is reached, the bones have achieved their maximum length, which is indicated by the closure of the growth plates. Dr. Benton's comment about the leg bone being at its longest suggests that the growth plates have closed, indicating skeletal maturity.

As Dr Benton Is Looking at an X-Ray of Bones in in 20-Year-Old