Relate puberty and increased testosterone and estrogen production to the relative heights of men and women
What will be an ideal response?
Like testosterone, estrogen increases the rate of longitudinal bone growth, inhibits osteoclasts, and accelerates closure of the epiphyseal plate, although it has a much more potent effect on epiphyseal plate closure than does testosterone. Earlier closure of the epiphyseal plate stops longitudinal growth in women earlier. This is partly the reason why women are generally shorter in stature than men.
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____________________ refers to the ability to direct behavior toward specific goals
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why do humans and other animals have two nostrils?
What will be an ideal response?
Which system removes nitrogenous waste products from the blood and regulates blood pH, ion balance, and water balance?
A. Respiratory B. Urinary C. Lymphatic D. Immune E. Cardiovascular