Asked by Nayda Espinoza on Jun 26, 2024
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The process known as epiphyseal closure is most directly responsible for _______.
A) nocturnal emissions
B) growth cessation
C) osteoporosis
D) testicular enlargement
Epiphyseal Closure
The process by which the cartilage that separates the long end of a bone from the main part of the bone turns to bone.
Growth Cessation
The process or point at which an organism stops growing in size or stops undergoing growth-related changes.
- Comprehend the biological transformations and their initiators throughout puberty for all genders.
Verified Answer
AH
Avril HarrisonJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Epiphyseal closure refers to the process where the growth plates in long bones fuse, which marks the end of bone growth in length and thus leads to growth cessation.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the biological transformations and their initiators throughout puberty for all genders.