An adolescent grows in height mainly because of events that occur in the ________ of the skeleton.
A. metaphyses
B. epicondyles
C. hematopoietic tissue
D. medullary cavities
E. endosteum
Answer: A
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The ulnar surface of the hand is the ___ side of the hand.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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