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Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because

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Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.

B

Bones loose their sensitivity to Growth Hormonee in adults

C

Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth.

D

Growth Hormone becomes inactive in adults.

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Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone in adults does not cause further increase in height, because epiphyseal plates close after adolescence.
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