Describe the zone of resting cartilage.

a. The area of the metaphysis where chondrocytes enlarge and mature
b. The zone with randomly arranged chondrocytes nearest the epiphysis
c. The highly ordered region where bone is deposited near the diaphysis
d. The active region of cell reproduction and cartilage formation


Answer: b. The zone with randomly arranged chondrocytes nearest the epiphysis

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