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Epiphyseal discs, which are present at the ends of long bones are responsinle for

A

Bone elongation

B

growth of thickness of the bone

C

Remodelling the shape of bone

D

Formation of Haversian canal

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Epiphyseal plate (hyaline cartilage) is formed between diaphysis and epiphysis. This contributes in bone elongation.
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