Accelerated Closure of the Epiphyseal Plates Could Be Caused by

question 60

Multiple Choice

Accelerated closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by

• A) high levels of vitamin D.
• B) too much calcium in the diet.
• C) elevated levels of estrogen.
• D) too little thyroxine.
• E) an excess of growth hormone.

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