Question

Epiphysial plate is involved in

• A. Formation of bone
• B. Elongation of bone
• C. Thickness of bone
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Elongation of bone

• Long bones are hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility.
• The long bone is divided into 3 major parts i.e epiphysis, metaphysis and diaphysis.
• The epiphyseal plate(growth plate) is a hyaline cartilage plate located in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone.
The growth hormone released by the pituitary gland acts on the epiphyseal plate of long bones and cause longitudinal elongation of bones. Hence epiphysial plate is involved in elongation of bone.
• So, the correct answer is 'Elongation of bone'.