Which of the following regarding bone growth is false?
A. Some cartilage remains after it is replaced by bone.
B. Increase in bone thickness results from the adding of bone layers on top of the periosteum.
C. Cartilage of growth plates actively grow in lengthwise direction.
D. Cartilage calcification encroaches on the cartilaginous growth plate.
Answer: B
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