Question

question 23 (1.3 points) what happens during puberty that will lead to epiphyseal closure? both epiphyseal cartilage production and osteoblast activity slows down both epiphyseal cartilage production and osteoblast activity speeds up epiphyseal cartilage slows down production while osteoblast activity increases epiphyseal cartilage speeds up production while osteoblast activity decreases page 23 of 60

Explanation:

During puberty, hormonal changes lead to the gradual replacement of epiphyseal cartilage by bone tissue. Osteoblasts are cells responsible for bone - formation. As they become more active and epiphyseal cartilage production wanes, the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) closes, halting longitudinal bone growth.

Answer:

As epiphyseal closure occurs during puberty, epiphyseal cartilage production slows down while osteoblast activity increases. So the answer is: Epiphyseal cartilage production slows down while osteoblast activity increases.