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Define Appositional Growth

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Define appositional growth.


A) Appositional growth is a decrease in bone diameter due to the addition of bone matrix at the endosteum of the medullary cavity.
B) Appositional growth is a decrease in bone diameter due to the pulling of the epiphyses by muscles during physical activity.
C) Appositional growth is an increase in bone diameter due to the pulling of the epiphyses by muscles during physical activity.
D) Appositional growth is a decrease in bone diameter due to the addition of bone matrix at the bone's outer surface.
E) Appositional growth is an increase in bone diameter due to the addition of bone matrix at the bone's outer surface.

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