Which of the following regarding bone growth is false? 

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


B. Increase in bone thickness results from the adding of bone layers on top of the periosteum.

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