Question
Biology Question on chemical coordination and integration
Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because:
A
Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
B
Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults
C
Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth
D
Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults
Answer
Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
Explanation
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.