The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that ________.
A) bone is dead
B) bone length is no longer increasing
C) bone diameter is increasing
D) bone diameter is decreasing
E) bone length is increasing

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The epiphyseal plate (also known as the growth plate) is a layer of hyaline cartilage located in between the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone. It allows for bone lengthening and is present in growing bones. Therefore, the presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that bone length is increasing. Choice E is the best answer.

The Presence of an Epiphyseal Plate Indicates That ________