Asked by Alexis Bowman on May 14, 2024

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Ossification that involves replacing cartilage with bone is ________.

A) intramembranous
B) endochondral
C) interstitial
D) appositional
E) osteomalacia

Ossification

Ossification is the process by which bone forms, replacing soft tissues with bony tissue during growth or healing.

Endochondral

Pertaining to the process of bone development from cartilaginous models, typically observed in long bones.

Intramembranous

Refers to a type of bone formation where bone tissue forms directly without first forming cartilage.

  • Differentiate between types of ossification.
  • Understand the sequence of events in endochondral ossification.
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Aashir NaeemMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Endochondral ossification is the process where cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue; it is essential for the formation of long bones and the natural growth of the skeleton.