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

Options

A. Bone elongation
B. Growth of thickness of the bone
C. Remodelling the shape of bone
D. Formation of Haversian canal

Answer

A

Explanation

The epiphyseal plate is a plate of hyaline cartilage found in children and Adolescents located in the metaphysic at the ends of each long bone. Long bones consist of a diaphysis metaphysic and epiphysis. The epiphyseal plate permit growth and lengthening of the bone as the cartilage reproduces and ossifies