Injury to the Epiphyseal Disc of the Tibia May

Question

Injury to the epiphyseal disc of the tibia may
A) stunt the growth of the injured leg.
B) stimulate the bone to become cancerous.
C) inhibit blood cell formation.
D) cause arthritis.

Accepted Answer

The epiphyseal disc is responsible for longitudinal growth of bones. If it is injured, it may lead to a disruption in the growth process, resulting in stunted growth of the injured leg.