the cartilage model

Question 1

cartilage model stage one

Answer 1

once the outer membrane is in place the osteoblast becomes active and a bony collar forms around the cartilage shaft

Question 2

cartilage model stage two

Answer 2

the cartilage shaft will calcify (blood vessels, nerves, and different elements will begin to form the bone)

Question 3

cartilage model stage three

Answer 3

the epiphyseal plate of cartilage is present and GH will prevent it from calcifying to continue the bone’s length

Question 4

cartilage model stage four

Answer 4

when growth stops, mature bone cells will replace the cartilage plates