Suppose That Epiphyseal Lines Appear in a 10-Year-Old's Long Bones

Multiple Choice

Suppose that epiphyseal lines appear in a 10-year-old's long bones. Which of the following statements is, therefore, true?

A) The epiphyseal plates have ossified and further growth in length is not possible.
B) Administration of growth hormone will stimulate future bone growth in length.
C) Osteoclasts will dissolve the metaphysis so length growth can continue until adulthood.
D) More growth will occur during the teenage years as sex hormones stimulate rebuilding of growth plates.
E) Intramembranous ossification will enable further growth in length.