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:
- In adults, the epiphyseal plates (growth plates) in the long bones have already closed after adolescence, which means that the bones can no longer lengthen. Therefore, hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause an increase in height. Instead, it can lead to other conditions such as acromegaly, where bones thicken and other tissues enlarge.
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