NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 34
Question: Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because
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
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Epiphyseal plate is responsible for the growth of bone which close after adolescence so hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height.
