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Q. The process of bones increasing in width is known as

A) closing of the epiphyseal plate

B) appositional growth

C) long bones reaching adult length and width

D) concentric growth

✔ appositional growth

Additional Information > Exam point of View

The process of bones increasing in width is called appositional growth. This occurs when new bone tissue is added to the surface by osteoblasts.

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