Within which zone of the epiphyseal plate do cartilage cells undergo mitosis?

A. The zone closest to the medullary cavity
B. The zone closest to the epiphysis
C. The second closest zone to the epiphysis
D. The second closest bone to the medullary cavity


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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