Human growth hormone (HGH) can be used to treat patients with pituitary dwarfism. Today, parents are getting HGH injections for their children to provide an advantage in sports or to enhance their appearance by making them taller. Based on what you know

about the process of bone lengthening, what is the most appropriate age group to begin such injections?

A) 7- to 10-year-olds B) 18- to 21-year-olds C) 21- to 30-year-olds D) 3- to 6-year-olds


Answer: A

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______ chromosomes.

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