Question
Biology Question on Human Endocrine System
Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because
A
Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults
B
Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
C
Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults
D
Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormone in adults
Answer
Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.