The Epiphyseal Plate of a Long Bone is Made of Which

Question

The epiphyseal plate of a long bone is made of which of these types of tissue?
A) elastic cartilage
B) hyaline cartilage
C) fibrocartilage
D) dense fibrous connective tissue
E) loose areolar connective tissue

Accepted Answer

The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is made of hyaline cartilage, which allows for the lengthwise growth of long bones during development.