Secretion of Sex Hormones, Such as Testoterone and Estrogens, at Puberty

question 42

Multiple Choice

Secretion of sex hormones, such as testoterone and estrogens, at puberty ___.

• A) increase the activity of osteoclasts and increase synthesis of extracellular matrix
• B) decrease osteoblast activity and synthesis of extracellular matrix
• C) increase osteoblast activity and synthesis of extracellular matrix
• D) convert epiphyseal lines to epiphyseal plates in long bones
• E) do none of these choices

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