Question

Epiphyseal plates at the extremities of long bones help in

• A. Bone moulding
• B. Elongation of bone
• C. Bone formation
• D. Formation of Haversian canal

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Elongation of bone

• The epiphyseal plate is also known as a growth plate. It is the region of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents.
• At least two epiphyseal plates are found at the end of each bone.
• The endochondral ossification at the epiphyseal plates present at the extremities of long bones helps in the longitudinal growth of the long bones. So, the correct answer is option B.