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: Surgery
Which of the following term is MOST appropriate for growth of bone? 
Select and explain. 
A. Enlargement, B. Apposition, C. Hyperplasia, D. Hyperophy
B: Apposition
Answer: B: Apposition 
Explanation: Because bone tissue is made by osteoblasts, the growth of bone is achieved only by deposition of new bone on pre existing surface. This is known as appositional growth. Ref: Robbin's Pathologic basis of Diseases 7/e, Page 1278; Dorland's pocket medical dictionary 27/e, Page 62.