Question

12 long bone growth during childhood and adolescence is provided by persistence of the
a articular cartilage
b periosteum
c epiphyseal
d red marrow

Explanation:

The epiphyseal plate (growth plate) is responsible for longitudinal bone growth during childhood and adolescence. Articular cartilage covers bone ends for smooth joint movement. Periosteum is a bone - covering membrane involved in bone repair and growth in width. Red marrow is for blood cell production.

Answer:

C. Epiphyseal