Why Does Giantism Occur Only in Children and Adolescents

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why does giantism occur only in children and adolescents?

• A)Their growth hormones are still diminished.
• B)Their epiphyseal plates have not yet closed.
• C)Their skeletal muscles are not yet fully developed.
• D)Their metabolic rates are higher than in adulthood.

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