Which of the following is an aspect of the bone growth and development that occurs during the first two decades of life?
A)
Most bone abnormalities can be traced to anomalies in the embryonic stage of development.
B)
The physiological effects of in utero positioning normally remain into late adolescence.
C)
Cartilage cells at the metaphyseal end of the bone plate are replaced by bone cells.
D)
Bone length increases through childhood, while bone diameter remains static.
Ans:
C
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During development, the mature and enlarged cartilage cells at the metaphyseal end of the plate become metabolically inactive and are replaced by bone cells. This process allows bone growth to proceed without changing the shape of the bone or causing disruption of the articular cartilage. Abnormalities linked to the embryonic stage of development are uncommon, and the physiological effects of in utero positioning resolve by 3 to 4 years. Both length and diameter of bones increase during development.
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