The thin layer of slightly denser spongy bone that separates an adult's epiphysis from the diaphysis is called the ________.
A. metaphysis
B. growth plate
C. diaphyseal line
D. epiphyseal line
E. periosteum
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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What will be an ideal response?