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david flores
on Dec 20, 2024Verified
What is the process through which new bone tissue is formed at the growth plates of long bones?
A) ossification
B) physis
C) metaphysis
D) epiphysis
Ossification
A process through which new bone tissue is formed at the growth plates of long bones.
Growth Plates
Regions of cartilage near the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.
Long Bones
Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, crucial for movement and support.
- Understand the patterns and significance of physical growth, including brain development, during early childhood.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the patterns and significance of physical growth, including brain development, during early childhood.
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