This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental
Stages of annealing in order: 
Select and explain. 
A. Recovery, recrystallization, grain growth, B. Recrystallization, recovery, grain growth, C. Grain growth, recrystallization, recovery, D. Melting point, grain growth, recrystallization
A: Recovery, recrystallization, grain growth
Answer: A: Recovery, recrystallization, grain growth 
Explanation: The effects associated with plastic deformation (e.g., strain hardening, decreased ductility, distorted grains, and increased dislocation density) can be reversed by simply heating the metal  to an appropriate elevated temperature without melting it. This process is called annealing and it takes place in three successive stages: recovery, recrystallization, and grain growth.
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