What Prevents Growth Plates from Calcifying, Preserving Their Ability to Grow

question 14

Multiple Choice

What prevents growth plates from calcifying, preserving their ability to grow?

• A)growth hormone
• B)calcium
• C)phosphate
• D)signals from the nervous system
• E)thyroid hormone

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