The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.
A) closing of the epiphyseal plate
B) appositional growth
C) epiphyseal plate closure
D) concentric growth

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Appositional growth is the process by which bones increase in thickness. This occurs as new bone tissue is added to the outer surface of the bone by the activity of osteoblasts, while osteoclasts remove bone tissue from the inner surface. The other options, including closing of the epiphyseal plate, epiphyseal plate closure, and concentric growth do not describe the process of bones increasing in thickness.

The Process of Bones Increasing in Thickness Is Known as ________