Human Anatomy

9th Edition

ISBN: 9780135168059

Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon

Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,

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Human Anatomy

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Solution Summary: The author explains that the epiphyseal plate is responsible for bone growth and is active during the embryonic stage and in children or adolescents and after that, it starts closing.

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