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Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because
Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because
Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
- Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults
- Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
- Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults
- Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults
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The correct option is (B): Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.
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