Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Growth

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about growth hormone?

• A) Growth hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary.
• B) The quantity of growth hormone is greatest during childhood and adolescence.
• C) Too little growth hormone results in dwarfism.
• D) Too much growth hormone results in gigantism.
• E) Growth hormone can be administered as a medical treatment for stature

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Definitions:

Subtropics

Geographical zones located directly north and south of the tropics, approximately centered on 30°S and 30°N.

Equator

An imaginary line around the Earth equidistant from the poles, dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres and marking the 0-degree latitude line.

Tropical Rain Forest

A dense, warm, wet forest biome found near the equator, known for its high biodiversity and significant rainfall.

High Annual Rainfall

A climatic condition where a region receives a significantly large amount of precipitation over the course of a year.