Achondroplastic dwarfism is a hereditary condition,in which the long bones of the limbs fail to elongate normally because of reduced hyperplasia and hypertrophy of cartilage in the __________.
A)primary ossification center
B)secondary ossification center
C)primary bone marrow
D)secondary bone marrow
E)epiphyseal plate

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Achondroplasia is characterized by defective growth of cartilage leading to reduced hypertrophy and hyperplasia of chondrocytes in the epiphyseal plate. This results in shortened limbs and a typical appearance of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is E, the epiphyseal plate.

Achondroplastic Dwarfism Is a Hereditary Condition,in Which the Long Bones