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True or false long bones grow in length after birth by producing new bone tissue in the middle of the diaphysis?
True. Long bones are able to grow in length after birth through a process called endochondral ossification, where new bone tissue is produced in the middle of the diaphysis at the epiphyseal plate. This growth continues until the growth plates close at the end of puberty.
Bones contuine to grow until the age?
Bones continue to grow until the age of around 25, when the growth plates at the end of long bones close, stopping further growth in length. However, bones can still increase in density and strength through activities like weight-bearing exercise and a healthy diet.
How do bones grow in length and width?
Bones grow in length through a process called endochondral ossification, where cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue at the growth plates (epiphyseal plates) located at both ends of long bones. In width, bones grow through appositional growth, where osteoblasts on the outer surface of the bone deposit new bone tissue, while osteoclasts on the inner surface resorb bone, allowing the bone to increase in diameter. This dual process ensures that bones can support increased loads and maintain structural integrity as the body grows.
How LONG does the whale grow?
As long as it lives it will continue to grow. Just as you will. So there is no specific length.
Where do long bones lengthen?
Long bones such as the femur length along the epiphyseal plate that turns into the epiphyseal line in adults when their growth is complete.
How long do you have to wait for medium length hair to grow?
as long as it takes
What kind of bones are epiphyseal plates responsible for?
Long bones have these plates at each end. They are found with bones that grow longer over time.
Do you get more bones as you grow older?
No, the number of bones in the human body remains the same as we grow older. A baby is born with about 270 bones, but many of these fuse together as the body matures, resulting in the adult skeleton of around 206 bones.
Chinese catfish how long does it grow?
Chinese catfish can grow to a length of 4 to 5 centimeters.
If you have medium length hair how long will it take to grow to past shoulder length?
it depends on how healthy your hair is
How do bones grow in length?
as you grow older you grow taller & your bones begin to grow as well. hah. im not sure thoee! hah. as you grow older you grow taller & your bones begin to grow as well. hah. im not sure thoee! hah.
What is the one area that bones do not fuse together?
The one area where bones do not fuse together is the growth plates, also known as epiphyseal plates. These are cartilaginous areas at the ends of long bones that allow for bone growth during childhood and adolescence. Once a person stops growing, the growth plates ossify and the bones can no longer grow in length.
