The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the:

A) diaphysis.
B) condyle.
C) epiphyseal plate.
D) osteoblasts.


C
Explanation: A) The diaphysis grows longer because of the epiphyseal plate.
B) A condyle is a rounded part of the bone that forms a joint.
C) Correct.
D) Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells.

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