In some cases the epiphyseal plate of the long bones of children closes too early. What might be the cause?

overproduction of thyroid hormone
osteoblast activity exceeds osteoclast activity
elevated levels of sex hormones


elevated levels of sex hormones

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A. Collecting duct, proximal convoluted tubule, descending limb of nephron loop, ascending limb of nephron loop, distal convoluted tubule B. Proximal convoluted tubule, ascending limb of nephron loop, descending limb of nephron loop, distal convoluted tubule C. Proximal convoluted tubule, descending limb of nephron loop, ascending limb of nephron loop, distal convoluted tubule D. Distal convoluted tubule, ascending limb of nephron loop, descending limb of nephron loop, proximal convoluted tubule

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Animals bred in nature, not by human selection, are called ____________ breed

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Into which layer of the skin do you think tattoo ink is injected? Explain why

What will be an ideal response?

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How many types of cells does the human body have?

A. 25 B. 300 C. 100 D. 4

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