Excessive Growth Hormone Prior to Puberty Could Result in

question 123

Multiple Choice

Excessive growth hormone prior to puberty could result in

• A) osteoporosis.
• B) osteopenia.
• C) rickets.
• D) gigantism.
• E) dwarfism.

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Definitions:

Newborns

Infants who are in the first few weeks of life outside the womb, typically up to one month old.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which controls most functions of the body and mind.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is encased in the vertebral column.

Stunted Growth

A condition of significantly impaired growth and development in children, due to malnutrition, infection, or other factors.