Bone growth takes place at the ________
A) diaphysis
B) xiphoid process
C) medullary cavity
D) epiphyseal plates
D
Explanation: A) Bone growth does not take place at the diaphysis (shaft of the bone).
B) The xiphiod process is not related to bone growth.
C) The medullary cavity is not related to bone growth.
D) Correct! The epiphyseal plates at the end of the long bones is where growth takes place.
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