3
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Axial Regions of the Body

Question 3 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

Which statement describes the epiphyseal plate?

Answer
A
It is where flat bones are actively growing.
B
It is where old bone cells are being remodeled.
C
It is where cartilage cells are being turned into bone cells.
D
It is where the bones in a baby’s skull are growing together.

Explanation

The epiphyseal plate is a layer of cartilage near the ends of a growing long bone. Cartilage cells multiply and are gradually replaced by bone tissue, allowing the bone to lengthen. Therefore, the correct choice is “It is where cartilage cells are being turned into bone cells.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next