During appositional growth, the periosteum is responsible for:
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Correct answer: Increasing the thickness of the bone
Appositional growth occurs when osteoblasts in the inner layer of the periosteum secrete new bone matrix onto the outer surface. This process increases the thickness of the bone over time.
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