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

A

Growth hormone becomes inactive in adults

B

Epiphyseal plates close after adolescence

C

Bones loose their sensitivity of Growth hormone in adults

D

Muscle fibres do not grow in size after birth

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  • Exess secretion of growth hormone in adults leads to ______.

    A
    acromegaly
    B
    goitre
    C
    gigantism
    D
    dwarfism
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