After puberty, the epiphyseal plate calcifies, and the epiphysis and _____ merge

a. epiphyseal line
b. diaphyseal plate
c. metaphysis
d. articular cartilage

ANS: C
After puberty, the epiphyseal plate calcifies, and the epiphysis and metaphysis merge. None of the other options merges with the epiphysis after puberty.

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