Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Interstitial Growth of Cartilage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes interstitial growth of cartilage?

A) Growth occurs in the lining of the long bones.
B) Chondrocytes in the lacunae divide and secrete matrix, allowing the cartilage to grow from within.
C) Unspecialized cells from mesenchyme develop into chondrocytes, which divide and form cartilage.
D) Fibroblasts give rise to chondrocytes that differentiate and form cartilage.