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

question 143

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

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