Bone Growth in Length Occurs by Mitosis Of

Question

Bone growth in length occurs by mitosis of
A) concentric lamellae.
B) cartilage cells in the epiphyseal side of the metaphysis.
C) growth of trabeculae.
D) osteoblasts in the endosteum.
E) cartilage cells in the diaphyseal side of the metaphysis.

Accepted Answer

Bone growth in length occurs at the epiphyseal plate, which is made up of cartilage cells. These cartilage cells divide by mitosis to form new cartilage, which eventually ossifies and becomes new bone tissue. This process is called endochondral ossification.