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Question
what structure is the site of bone growth in length?
a primary ossification center
b epiphyseal plates
c periosteum
d none apply.
Brief Explanations
The epiphyseal plates, also known as growth plates, are responsible for the longitudinal growth of bones during childhood and adolescence. The primary ossification center is involved in initial bone - formation, and the periosteum is related to bone growth in width and repair.
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B. Epiphyseal plates