Bone growth in length occurs by mitosis of

A) concentric lamellae.
B) cartilage cells in the epiphyseal side of the metaphysis.
C) growth of trabeculae.
D) osteoblasts in the endosteum.
E) cartilage cells in the diaphyseal side of the metaphysis.


B

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