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Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase

Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, weight.

Options

(a) Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth
(b) Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults
(c) Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
(d) Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults

Correct Answer:

Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence

Explanation:

Epiphyseal plate is responsible for the growth of bone which closes after adolescence so hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults does not cause a further increase in height.

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