During childhood, cartilaginous tissue is gradually replaced by bony tissue in a process known as ________

A) ossification
B) osteoblasts
C) osteoclasts
D) calcification


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) These are cells, not a process.
C) These are cells, not a process.
D) This is not the medical name for this process.

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