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The appearance of this structure signals the end of bone growth?
The appearance of the growth plate closure, also known as the epiphyseal line, signals the end of bone growth in long bones. This happens when the cartilage in the growth plate is replaced by bone, indicating that growth has ceased in that particular bone.
Is there anything you can do to reduce your cartilage growth in your nose?
There is not anything that can be done to reduce the cartilage growth in the nose. Surgery can remove or move the cartilage, but it cannot be made smaller.
What cell causes interstitial growth?
Chondrocytes are the specific type of cell responsible for interstitial growth within cartilage tissue. These cells are found in the lacunae of cartilage and produce new extracellular matrix components to promote cartilage growth and expansion.
What is the growth area in young bones?
epithelial cartilage
What is the medical term meaning a benign bony projection covered with cartilage?
Osteochondroma is a benign growth of bone and cartilage.
Will a deficiency of growth hormone cause a decrease proliferation of the epiphyseal plate cartilage?
growth hormone
How does cartilage thickness increase?
Cartilage thickness can increase through a process called chondrogenesis, where chondrocytes (cartilage cells) produce more extracellular matrix components like collagen and proteoglycans. This leads to the growth and expansion of the cartilage tissue, resulting in an increase in thickness. Additionally, factors such as mechanical loading and appropriate nutrition can also support cartilage growth and increase its thickness.
What best describes the interstitial growth of cartilage?
Chondrocytes in the lacunae divide and secrete matrix, allowing the cartilage to grow from within.
What tissue type is the epiphyseal plate composed?
Cartilage druing youth, then they fuse together after adolescence. Sources: I have an A in physiology:)
What are the functions of chondroblasts?
Chondroblasts are responsible for producing cartilage matrix components such as collagen and proteoglycans. They play a crucial role in the growth and maintenance of cartilage tissue. Additionally, chondroblasts can differentiate into chondrocytes, which are mature cartilage cells responsible for maintaining the cartilage matrix.
The skeleton can still grow as long as there is cartilage left in the?
As long as there is cartilage present in the growth plates at the ends of bones, the skeleton can continue to grow. Once these growth plates close and turn into solid bone, the bones can no longer lengthen. Typically, the growth plates close during adolescence, which marks the end of the growth in height.
Which is a description of achondroplasia?
Defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth
