A Boy Grew Rapidly and Reached a Height of 6'2

question 124

Multiple Choice

A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development was only slightly retarded. Which of the following caused his condition?

• A) an adrenal tumor that secretes androgens
• B) hypersecretion of testosterone
• C) elevated vitamin D synthesis
• D) hypersecretion of growth hormone
• E) hyposecretion of growth hormone

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