Premature Closure of the Epiphyseal Plates Could Be Caused by

question 76

Multiple Choice

Premature closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by

• A) high levels of vitamin D₃.
• B) too much calcium in the diet.
• C) elevated levels of sex hormones.
• D) too little thyroxine.
• E) an excess of growth hormone.

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Organelles in cells containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Intracellular Support

Structural elements within a cell that maintain its shape, offer mechanical support, and facilitate movement, encompassing components like the cytoskeleton.

Nonfunctional Organelles

Nonfunctional organelles are components within a cell that are no longer able to carry out their intended function, often leading to cellular dysfunction or programmed cell death (apoptosis).

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.